Bills in the 2010–2011 Session, Senate.
Barbara Buono
Sponsored
Became law3
Provides for minor and her child to remain together as family unit in DYFS placement.
Revises certain unemployment benefit claim procedures and requires registration of authorized agents of parties to the procedures.
Establishes alternative business calculation under gross income tax to permit consolidation and carryforward of certain business-related losses.
Vetoed3
Allows gross income tax deductions for contributions to the New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust (NJBEST) Program.
Consolidates certain business-related categories of gross income and provides 20 year carryforward of certain net losses under gross income tax. *
Concerns the sale of portable electronics insurance and licensing of limited lines insurance producers for that purpose.
Passed the Senate1
Permits municipality to pay commercial and industrial property tax refunds for tax years 2010 through 2011 over subsequent three local budget years. *
Out of committee7
"Historic Property Reinvestment Act"; provides credits against certain taxes for certain costs of rehabilitating historic properties.
Directs Medicaid to establish medical home demonstration project.
Requires Department of State to establish and maintain a website to provide a clearinghouse of information for nonprofits.
Requires certain issue advocacy organizations to register with ELEC and disclose contribution and independent expenditure information.
The "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act."
Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support the Boys and Girls Clubs in New Jersey.
Requires certain qualifications for employment as a surgical technologist.
In committee24
Allows business tax credit to employers giving paid leave to employees for service with volunteer emergency services organizations.
Permits deferred payment for six months of financial obligation incurred by member of National Guard killed on active duty.
Requires certain health care facilities to adopt certain infection control strategies.
Requires Treasurer and Division of Pensions and Benefits and Investment Directors to report on status of State-administered pension plans to Legislature by May 15 and November 15 each year.
Directs MVC to implement certain State Auditor recommendations to enhance integrity of driver database.
Permits New Jersey Historic Trust to charge fees for publications and access to seminars; permits Trust to become tax-exempt charitable organization under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Prohibits sale of products containing dextromethorphan to minors under 18 years of age.
Requires State Treasurer to organize and publish certain contract and grant data and information on State expenditure Internet website.
Directs DHS to prepare plan to establish primary care case management pilot program.
Prohibits smoking at public parks and beaches.
Requires Commissioner of Education to determine if the estimated total costs of certain school facilities projects are reasonable.
Increases reimbursement rate for certain special education costs.
"Tax Preparers Licensing Act."
Eliminates downgrading of DWI offenses that occur more than 10 years after previous conviction.
Permits municipality to pay tax refund in equal installments over period of three years.
Requires wireless cell phone company to disable customer's cell phone GPS capability upon request.
Establishes standards regarding the disqualification of claimants for unemployment compensation for misconduct.
Requires wireless cell phone company to inform subscribers that cell phone GPS capability may be deactivated.
Requires hospitals implement Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection prevention programs in all units except inpatient psychiatric units.
Requires homeowners insurers to provide buyer's guide.
Expands jurisdiction of Division of Rate Counsel.
Requires hearing and approval of premium changes for individual and small employer health benefits plans; expands jurisdiction of Division of Rate Counsel.
Develops evaluation procedure for classroom teachers and requires establishment of lead teacher endorsement.
Establishes teacher residency as component of a higher education teacher preparation program; requires teachers who serve as mentors in residency program to meet certain qualifications.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 9
Makes various pension system changes concerning eligibility, retirement allowance formula, compensation definition, position eligible for service credit, non-forfeitable rights, prosecutors part, PFRS special retirement, employer contributions. *
Makes various changes to SHBP and SEHBP concerning eligibility, cost sharing, plan choice, benefit change application, coverage waiver, multiple coverage; requires contributions toward health care benefits by public employees and certain retirees. *
Makes various changes concerning payments to public employees for unused sick leave, sick leave injury in State service, and PERS and TPAF disability retirement.
Establishes "Veteran to Veteran Peer Support Program" telephone helpline. *
Requires health insurers to cover oral anticancer medications on no less favorable basis than intravenous anticancer medications.*
Prohibits drilling technique of hydraulic fracturing.
Establishes Grow New Jersey Assistance Program to provide tax credits to certain businesses; changes eligibility and certain other requirements for other business assistance programs; authorizes transfer of certain real property.*
Restores eligibility of New Jersey Health ACCESS recipients for NJ FamilyCare effective August 1, 2011.
Establishes Small Business Loan Program in EDA allowing certain small businesses to be eligible for low interest rate loans of up to $250,000 to expand their businesses.
Vetoed · 6
Authorizes creation of local renewable energy collaboratives and central renewable energy generation systems, and provides for sale of renewable power generation. *
"Garden State Film and Digital Media Jobs Act"; expands existing film and digital media production tax credit programs.
Permits adoptees and certain others access to adoptee's original birth certificate and other related information. *
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
Directs New Jersey Economic Development Authority and Commission on Higher Education to promote the establishment of higher education and business partnerships.
Directs New Jersey Economic Development Authority and Commission on Higher Education to promote the establishment of higher education and business partnerships.
Passed the Senate · 4
Establishes Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program in DEP and appropriates $200,000 therefor from Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction Fund. *
Provides for the continuation of health insurance coverage for certain employees and their dependents when an employer ceases to exist. *
Allows corporation business tax credit and gross income tax credit for certain unreimbursed mental health treatment of veterans. *
Directs NJTA to reduce tolls no longer required for payment of Access to the Region's Core Tunnel project.
Out of committee · 14
Requires State Treasurer to disseminate information about organ and tissue donation; designates April each year as "Donate Life Month." *
Disqualifies member of board of education for conviction of certain crimes and requires member to undergo criminal history background investigation.
Limits NJBEST asset-based fees and requires that program offer multiple age-based investment options.
Establishes Governor's authority over approval of minutes of certain regional commissions.
Establishes "Bleeding Disorders Treatment Fund."
Makes certain changes to open public records act; formally names open public records act "Martin O'Shea Open Public Records Act."
Requires State entities to purchase biofuels in place of fossil fuels when reasonable, prudent and cost effective. *
"Tara's Law"; provides protections for individuals with developmental disabilities residing in community care residences and for investigations of abuse of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Prohibits certain private transfer fees and imposes disclosure requirements.
Concerns contracting and licensing procedures for certain organizations under contract with DHS and DCF.
Establishes NJ Task Force on Coordination Among Nonprofit Social Service Organizations.
The "Safe Playing Fields Act"; restricts use of lawn care pesticides at child care centers, and certain schools, playgrounds, and recreational fields.*
Requires State, regional, and local authorities, boards, and commissions to establish an Internet website and post information related to each entity's mission, finances, meetings, and employees. *
"Caylee's Law;" upgrades penalties for failing to report a death; criminalizes failure to report disappearance of child within 24 hours.
In committee · 16
"State Authorities Reform Act."
Directs the Division on Women to conduct an audit of the coordination of community responses to domestic violence.
Requires certain appointed public officials to work 35 hours or more per week to be eligible for PERS and SHBP; requires termination of PERS and SHBP participation of certain appointed officials whose term of appointment expires.
"Janet's Law"; requires public and nonpublic schools, recreational fields and youth camps to have defibrillators for youth athletic events, and public schools to train pupils in use thereof and in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities.
Creates New Jersey Clinical Trials Registry in DHSS.
Eliminates use of vaccines containing mercury over three years.
Creates a Business Court.
Repeals cosmetic medical procedure gross receipts tax.
Increases funding of Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Program.
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.
Allows successful bidder on State contract additional time to provide required document in certain circumstances.
Requires voter approval at the annual school election or by the board of school estimate prior to the establishment of a charter school.
Concerns eligible municipalities under the urban transit hub credit.
Requires hearing and approval of premium changes for individual and small employer health benefits plans; requires certain information be posted on DOBI's website.
Regulates certain service contracts to perform maintenance, repair, replacement, or service of property used for personal, family, or household purposes.