Bills in the 2002–2003 Session, General Assembly.
Wilfredo Caraballo
Sponsored
Became law7
Authorizes local governments to finance animal shelter and care facilities operated by nonprofit organizations. **
Clarifies that certain acting county prosecutors may receive same salary as county prosecutor. *
Directs NJHMFA to transfer up to $25 million in unencumbered reserves to the State for housing-related programs.
Implements the federal "Mobile Telecommunications Sourcing Act" for purposes of the sales and use tax.
Requires DMVA to prepare report assessing mission of NJ Naval Militia Joint Command.
Establishes and increases certain fees and penalties and provides for the use thereof.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $11 million from the General Fund to DHSS for PAAD costs during FY2003 and amends certain provisions concerning certain revenues applicable to FY2003.
Vetoed1
Implements portions of federal "Help America Vote Act of 2002." *
Passed the General Assembly7
Requires local units and State legislators to be notified when local units within their legislative districts may be eligible for federal and State grants or benefits. *
Restores Department of the Public Advocate as principal department in Executive Branch. *
Prohibits veterinarians from restricting pet owners choice of specialist veterinarian.
Makes right turn on red optional rather than mandatory.
Abolishes Health Service Corporation Conversion Temporary Advisory Commission.
Authorizes Commissioner of Health and Senior Services to reallocate pharmaceutical supplies among hospitals and nursing homes in public health emergency.
Removes return postage requirement for sample ballots for inactive voters.
Out of committee10
Requires registration for sex offense convictions in certain foreign countries.
Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for hospice and palliative care programs.
Authorizes cities of the first class to contract with nonprofit organizations for the provision of water supply and wastewater treatment services.
Extends by 15 days the times for distribution of a portion of the Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund aid to be paid to calendar year municipalities.
Permits BPU to authorize the securitization of deferred balances of electric public utilities for the provision of basic generation service.
Directs BPU to provide for continuation of electrical service for certain residential customers during sustained periods of excessive heat.
Reconstitutes membership of NJ Racing Commission and requires 4 of 9 commissioners to be owners or trainers of thoroughbred or standardbred horses.
Increases cable television franchise fees.
Reconstitutes membership of NJ Racing Commission and requires 4 of 9 commissioners to be owners or trainers of thoroughbred or standardbred horses.
Clarifies that cross burning with intent to intimidate is prohibited under the Criminal Code.
In committee22
Prohibits State Treasurer from selecting certain banks to act as custodian of State funds or fiscal agent of the State, or both.
Criminalizes depriving persons of their civil rights.
Increases payments in lieu of taxes for certain real property owned by the New Jersey Transit Corporation.
Requires divestiture of certain assets in conversion of health service corporation to mutual insurer.
Provides for reestablishment of local school board six months after creation of State-operated school district.
Authorizes municipalities to establish commercial incentive zones and sharing of retail sales tax proceeds therein.
Repeals New Jersey's no-fault automobile insurance law and related acts.
Establishes task force to investigate the Farmland Assessment Act.
Provides that certain young persons are not liable for certain debts.
Creates strict liability and criminal sanctions for owners of certain trucks involved in certain fatal crashes.
Requires semi-annual safety inspections of certain trucks.
Increases pension payable to Judicial Retirement System member with more than five but less than 10 years' service mandatorily retired for age; allows such member to purchase certain JRS credit.
Prohibits charging fees for access or use of public beaches.
Abolishes the death penalty in New Jersey.
Appropriates $500,000 for the Greater Newark Conservancy.
Provides for organ bequest on ABC age identification cards.
Repeals law enforcement powers of societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals, and requires State to provide support to municipalities and counties in administering and enforcing animal control, animal welfare, and animal cruelty laws.
"Sports and Entertainment District Financing Act."
Provides for the regulation of rent-to-own lease transactions under the "Retail Installment Sales Act of 1960."
Exempts manufacturers of orthotic appliances from licensing under the "Orthotist and Prosthetist Licensing Act."
Requires absentee ballots to be canvassed and reported by municipality only.
Provides that public school pupils may choose not to participate in certain experiments involving animals and requires schools to provide alternative education projects.
Carried from the Senate
Became law5
Extends by 15 days the time for distribution of a portion of the Energy Tax Receipts property Tax Relief Fund aid to be paid to calendar year municipalities.
Directs BPU to provide for continuation of electrical service for certain residential customers during periods of excessive heat. **
Authorizes cities of the first class to contract with nonprofit organizations for the provision of water supply and wastewater treatment services.
Permits BPU to authorize the securitization of deferred balances of electric public utilities for the provision of basic generation service.
Reconstitutes membership of NJ Racing Commission and requires 4 of 9 commissioners to be owners or trainers of thoroughbred or standardbred horses. *
Co-sponsored
Became law · 16
Prohibits discrimination by landlords against tenants based on source of income or age of children under "Law Against Discrimination."
Establishes the Amistad Commission to coordinate educational and other programs on slavery and African-American history.
Provides that marriage license applications and marriage licenses shall not contain information on race.
Concerns public works contracts and project labor agreements with labor organizations. *
Appropriates $27,242,400 in federal funds for bioterrorism preparedness.
Increases public members on New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education.
Exempts from New Jersey gross income tax the income of victims who died in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States. *
Requires DMVA and DOT to conduct study on feasibility of integrating Civil Air Patrol in State's homeland security initiatives. *
Designates State office building in Asbury Park as "Thomas S. Smith, Sr. State Office Building."
Establishes procedures for court and DYFS to determine safety of minor child whose child's caretaker is incarcerated. **
Extends eligibility for State veterans' benefits to veterans of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
Establishes a minimum per diem base pay of $100 for members of National Guard called to State active duty.
Provides State-paid health care benefits coverage through SHBP for certain National Guard members called to State active duty for 30 days or more.
Establishes right of person engaged in military service for more than 90 days to cancel motor vehicle lease without penalty.
"Domestic Partnership Act"; establishes domestic partnerships. *
Establishes Office of the Child Advocate. **
Passed the General Assembly · 18
"New Jersey Medical Care Access and Responsibility and Patients First Act." *
Establishes hiring preference for children of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty seeking appointment to municipal police forces.
Regulates certain electronic mail solicitations.
Requires a dealer to disclose missing or defective emission control equipment in a used motor vehicle under certain circumstances, and exempts certain motor vehicles from regulation.
Authorizes actions for damages for computer embezzlement.
Requires insurers that provide certain prescription drug benefits and State Health Benefits Program to cover costs of contraceptives. *
Establishes "Commission to Examine Strategies for Strengthening Familial Bond Between Children and Incarcerated Parents."
Establishes the New Jersey-Africa Commission.
Prohibits certain uses of State funds by contractors and grantees.
Directs Adjutant General of DMVA to develop and report plan to provide home-based and outpatient health care to NJ veterans. *
Clarifies procedures for closing active child protective services cases.
Establishes U.S. citizenship or lawful residence and State residency as requirement for purchasing firearm in New Jersey.
Extends military leave benefits for members of the Reserve and National Guard called to federal active duty for extended periods of time.
Excludes housing and subsistence allowances of National Guard members on State active duty from gross income under the gross income tax.
Provides for re-enrollment right or refund of fees for student who is called to active duty for certain military operations.
Establishes a program to provide college scholarships to the spouses and children of those killed, missing in action or disabled in Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom. *
Prohibits public colleges from charging tuition and fees to students who are spouses and children of those killed, missing in action or disabled in Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Enduring Freedom or in Operation Iraqi Freedom. *
Requires staff members of residential child care facilities to undergo criminal history record background and child abuse record information checks.
Out of committee · 20
Supplemental appropriation of $2 million to DHSS to expand the Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Adult Day Care Center Program.
Requires payment of prevailing wages in construction related to New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission and EDA assistance. *
Allows all persons on probation and parole to vote; provides registration assistance to persons on probation, parolees, and persons completing sentences. *
Provides for receipt for voter at primary or general election; allows receipt to be proof of eligibility to vote in subsequent election; provides State reimbursement. *
Criminalizes deprivation of civil rights, including racial profiling, by public officials. *
Establishes a Learning Through Listening Program in public school districts to assist students with print disabilities.*
Creates crime of committing offense in senior citizen zone. *
Concerns workers' compensation for occupational disease claims and workers' compensation benefits rates for surviving dependents.
Establishes "Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission."
Permits certain motor vehicle offenders to apply for a restricted use license.
Requires fee-for-service prescription drug benefits for SSI recipients under Medicaid.
Permits municipalities to enact ordinance to hold DUI arrestees in protective custody. *
Authorizes court to refrain from imposing driver's license suspension on defendant convicted of CDS offense if compelling circumstances exist. *
Requires Internet service providers to warn subscribers of possible toll charges for internet telephone access.
Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to Community Food Pantry Fund.
Prohibits advertisements on county and municipal police, first-aid, and fire vehicles.
Makes certain reforms in the process of estimating and certifying State revenues for the annual State budget.
"Grace's Law;" requires health insurers, State Health Benefits Program and NJ FamilyCare to provide coverage for hearing aids for covered persons 15 and younger. *
Establishes the Governor's Annual Award for Outstanding Educational Services Professionals.
Establishes Inmate Education and Vocational Training Study Commission.
In committee · 64
Directs UEZA to establish permanent enterprise zones.
The "Multiple Dwelling State Tax Credit Act."
The "Neighborhood Revitalization State Tax Credit Act."
Grants paid leave for certain firefighters who are affiliates of certain Black or Hispanic firefighters' associations to attend State or national conventions.
Extends overtime pay requirements to certain workers.
Provides a 2001 gross income tax year deduction for charitable contributions made for efforts in relief of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Repeals limit on increase in cash assistance benefits as the result of the birth of a child under Work First New Jersey program.
Requires health benefits coverage for prescription drugs for treatment of epilepsy.
Establishes State Pediatric Epilepsy Resource Program; appropriates $50,000.
Increases minimum wage.
Concerns disqualification from unemployment benefits.
Concerns reemployment services and training programs.
Establishes program to increase collection of unpaid motor vehicle fines.
Establishes a computers for schools program in DOC.
Requires health insurers to cover Hepatitis B vaccination costs.
Requires certain health insurers to provide coverage for prescription contraceptives.
Makes various changes to cable television franchise fee.
Requires certain State actions before using general coefficient of deviation to mandate municipal revaluation.
Requires State reimbursement for municipal cost of tax map revision after revaluation in certain circumstances.
Permits person with criminal record to obtain certain employment if disqualifying offense was committed more than 10 years ago.
Authorizes and directs DEP to implement Phase II of the California Low Emission Vehicle program in the State beginning in calendar year 2006.
Establishes the "Alan M. Augustine Colon Cancer Research Fund," appropriates $100,000.
Appropriates $1 million to DEP for grants for certain historic site preservation projects.
Prohibits black bear hunting for five years; requires development of plan for bear population control; and appropriates $95,000.
Permits municipality under State supervision to reduce operating costs through employee early retirement and termination incentive program.
Permits aid to State supervised municipalities to eliminate structural deficit.
Establishes certain minimum levels for expenditures of dedicated open space monies for projects in urban areas and for recreation projects Statewide.
Appropriates $50,000 to DHS for a grant to the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen.
"The New Jersey Electronic Voting Machine Act"; requires use of electronic voting machines in elections.
Supplemental appropriation for $250,000 to DHS for a grant to the New Jersey 2-1-1 Partnership.
Requires Superintendent of State Police to report directly to Governor.
Provides State in lieu aid to municipalities for certain tax-exempt group homes.
Supplemental appropriation of $22.9 million in General and federal Funds to DHSS for supplemental charity care.
Permits municipality to enact ordinance to curb gang related loitering and criminal activity.
Enhances tax relief under the NJ SAVER and Homestead Rebate Act.
Supplemental appropriation of $300,000 to DLPS for DNA testing of convicted criminals.
Authorizes special license plate for ex-prisoners of war.
Extends long-term foster care until the age of 21.
Makes a supplemental appropriation of $50,000 for an endowment to the Wynona Moore Lipman Ethnic Studies Center to be established at Kean University.
Provides New Jersey sales tax amnesty program for small business.
Designates "I'm From New Jersey" as the State song.
Establishes Institute of Law and Mental Health; appropriates $95,000.
The "Multiple Dwelling State Tax Credit Act."
"Business Incentive for Neighborhood Revitalization State Tax Credit Act."
Exempts from New Jersey gross income tax the victims who died in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States.
Prohibits distributions by public utilities while not in compliance with BPU order.
Provides for expungement of certain records of victims of identity theft.
Supplemental appropriation of $1,000,000 to DHSS for grant to North Jersey Community Research Initiative.
Prohibits searches of motor vehicles by police officers without probable cause.
Provides that the State shall pay health insurance premiums for survivors of certain police officers in PERS.
Renames and expands scope of Commission on Racism, Racial Violence and Religious Violence.
Defines municipal powers to remove graffiti from buildings.
Creates 12 additional Superior Court judgeships; establishes a Special Business Part in the Superior Court; provides for appropriations.
Permits persons convicted of certain third degree offenses to be employed by a school district or a DOE supervised entity after proving rehabilitation.
Exempts vanpool rentals from domestic security fee imposed under P.L.2002, c.34.
Supplemental appropriation of $10 million to Department of Treasury for the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology to administer certain programs.
Establishes Commission on Juvenile Involvement in Gangs; appropriates $95,000.
Revises laws limiting access to sterile syringes and hypodermic needles to prevent spread of blood-borne diseases.
Permits immediate expungement of court records where the person is acquitted or discharged or where the charges have been dismissed.
Provides certain information obtained by a legislator be considered confidential and not subject to disclosure.
Increases PFRS disability, accidental death and special retirement benefits.
Limits expansion or extension of airport runways under certain circumstances.
Provides for enrollment in PERS of certain employees of the City of Newark.
Authorizes county clerks to issue ID cards; requires Motor Vehicle Commission to give cards primary ID status.