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NEW JERSEY SIERRA CLUB
2014 – 2015 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
NEW JERSEY SENATE
Updated 11/20/2015
Bill
Number
Primary
Sponsors
Synopsis Status Sierra Club
Position
S-0062 Barnes,
Greenstein
Deletes CAFRA permit
exemption for reconstruction
activities in coastal area.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 3/27/14
reported 2nd
reading
Support
S-0064 Barnes Establishes NJ Coastal
Commission to promote
protection, preservation and
restoration of coastal areas
through comprehensive planning,
regulation and intergovernmental
cooperation. Related bill –
A2117
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-0065 Barnes Expands coverage of CAFRA by
eliminating or limiting existing
exemptions. Related bill –
A1400
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-0068 Stack,
Gordon
Requires installation of low-flow
toilets and showerheads in
multiple dwellings having 3 or
more units.
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Support
S-0091 Singer, Vitale Requires labeling of foods
containing genetically modified
material.
Ref to Health, Human
Services and Senior
Citizens Com
Support
S-0141 Bateman,
Whelan
Requires that heating oil have at
least a 5% biodiesel content by
7/1/16.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-0151 Sweeney,
Smith, Barnes
Requires State’s participation in
RGGI. Related bill – A1763
6/23/14 passed Senate.
Ref to Assembly
Environment and Solid
Waste Com. 1/15/15
reported 2nd
reading
Support
S-0156 Cardinale,
Gordon
Permits sediment removal
projects in small streams and
category one waters. Related bill
– A900
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-0177 Whelan, Van
Drew
Extends existing sales tax
exemption for diesel and gasoline
used for operation of public buses
to compressed natural gas.
Related bill – A3050
Ref to Transportation
Com. 10/9/14 reported
Com amendments 2nd
reading. Ref to Budget
and Appropriations Com
Support
S-0183 Whelan Establishes criteria and
requirements for shore protection
project priority list and funding
for Shore Protection Fund.
Related bill – A1782
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 3/17/14
reported Com
amendments 2nd
reading.
Ref to Budget and
Support
2
Appropriations Com
S-0189 Connors Restricts use of condemnation to
acquire residential property under
redevelopment laws. Related bill
– A754
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Support if
amended in
various
respects
S-0214 Allen, Gill Prohibits municipal officers and
employees serving on
redevelopment or housing
agencies from voting to condemn
property.
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Support
S-0236 Van Drew Requires DOT to allocate
Transportation Trust Fund monies
for design of Route 55 extension.
Related bill – A993
Ref to Transportation
Com
Oppose
S-0258 Greenstein,
Beach
Provides tax incentives for
purchase of electric or plug-in
hybrid electric vehicles.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support if
amended to
require that
energy come
from clean
energy
providers
S-0262 Greenstein,
Bateman
Encourages development of
electric vehicle charging stations
in transportation projects.
Related bill – A1719
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 3/17/14
reported 2nd
reading. Ref
to Budget and
Appropriations Com
Support if
amended to
require that
energy come
from clean
energy
providers
S-0271 Greenstein Modifies definition of inherently
beneficial use to exclude solar
facilities located on farmland.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-0275 Greenstein,
Thompson
Requires shade tree commissions
to meet with electric public
utilities and implement vegetation
management plans.
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Oppose
S-0303 Gordon,
Weinberg
Promotes Port Authority
transparency and accountability.
Related bill – A1083
Ref to Transportation
Com
Support
S-0310 Gordon,
Pennacchio
Extends exemption from
Highlands Act for construction of
artificial turf fields by existing
public and private schools to local
government units.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-0312 Gordon,
Weinberg
Subjects Port Authority to NY’s
Freedom of Information Law and
NJ’s OPRA. Related bill –
A1095
Ref to Transportation
Com. 6/23/14
transferred to State
Government, Wagering,
Tourism and Historic
Preservation Com
Support
S-0332 Addiego Allows owners of preserved
farmland to reacquire
redevelopment rights for lands
underlying or next to buildings or
structures.
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Oppose
S-0335 Addiego Exempts for 5 years business Ref to Environment and Oppose
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activities in portions of pinelands
area from compliance with
Pinelands Commission
development approval process.
Energy Com
S-0343 Addiego Provides priority status to solar
systems for public entities.
Related bill – A2096
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-0344 Addiego Prohibits smoking at State parks,
forests, beaches and wildlife
management areas. Related bill –
A2098
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-0345 Addiego Prohibits smoking on property
acquired or developed for
recreation and conservation
purposes by local government
units or nonprofits using State
funds. Related bill – A2097
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-0348 Oroho Provides that Fish and Game
Council has sole authority to
regulate freshwater fishing,
hunting and trapping.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-0349 Oroho, Bucco Reduces incentives for
municipalities in Highlands
Region planning area to comply
with regional master plan.
Related bill – A102
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-0355 Oroho, Bucco Sunsets Highlands Act unless
certain conditions are met.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-0360 Oroho, Stack Directs State agencies to expedite
permitting through use of general
permits. Related bill – A1894
Ref to Government,
Wagering, Tourism and
Historic Preservation
Com. 3/24/14 reported
2nd
reading. Ref to
Budget and
Appropriations Com
Oppose
S-0362 Oroho Allows farmers to recover costs
and attorneys fees incurred in
defense of complaints against
commercial agricultural
operations and requires plaintiffs
to post cash bonds. Related bill –
A552
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Oppose
S-0394 Sacco Requires used car dealers to
disclose missing or defective
emission control equipment.
3/26/15 passed both
houses. 5/11/15
conditional veto
Support
S-0412 Pennacchio Provides 50% sales tax
exemption in municipalities
located in Highlands preservation
area.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-0444 Ruiz, Smith,
Bateman
Provides that certain types of
sewage and sewage sludge do not
constitute hazardous substances
under Spill Compensation and
Control Act. Related bill –
A3880
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 10/27/14
reported Com substitute
2nd
reading. Ref to
Budget and
Appropriations Com
Oppose
4
S-0473 Madden Requires BPU to provide grants,
using funds from societal benefits
charge, for purchase and
installation of solar electric
metering equipment. Related bill
– A1737
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-0499 Holzapfel Provides annual $250 income tax
credit for homeowners within
1000 feet of Barnegat Bay who
replace lawns with stone or
crushed shells. Related bill –
A2730
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-0502 Holzapfel Establishes Barnegat Bay
Protection Fund for preservation
and remediation of Barnegat Bay
estuary watershed. Related bill –
A1213
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-0514 Holzapfel,
Connors
Requires consideration of
increased property value due to
dune construction or beach
replenishment in determining
compensation for easement over
beachfront property. Related bill
– A2369
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-0541 Turner,
Gordon
Restricts use of lawn pesticides at
child care centers, schools and
recreational fields. Related bill –
A2143
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-0545 Turner Requires that incentives for
energy efficient residential
construction be available
statewide. Related bill – A4051
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-0563 Smith,
Whelan,
Greenstein
Requires that retailers impose a 5
cent fee for every plastic or paper
carryout bag and provide only
compostable plastic bags and
recyclable paper bags by 1/1/15.
Related bill – A1367
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-0564 Smith,
Bateman
Establishes solar roof installation
warranty program. Related bill –
A4186
9/22/14 passed Senate.
Ref to Assembly
Telecommunications and
Utilities Com. 6/1/15
reported. Ref to
Appropriations Com.
6/15/15 reported 2nd
reading
Support
S-0566 Smith,
Bateman
Requires that State and local
contracting units purchase
biodiesel and blended fuel
manufactured in NJ.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-0567 Smith,
Bateman
Requires water purveyors to
develop and implement drought
interconnection systems. Related
bill – A2510
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-0568 Smith, Requires mitigation plans for Ref to Education Com Support
5
Whelan radon contamination in child care
centers.
S-0570 Smith,
Cardinale
Revises requirements for
conveyance of lands acquired by
State. Related bill – A3442
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 12/8/14
reported Com
amendments 2nd
reading
Support
S-0571 Smith,
Bateman
Authorizes municipalities to
consider non-contiguous solar
electric generation facility sites as
a single site. Related bill –
A2053
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-0572 Smith,
Bateman
Exempts organic fertilizers from
certain requirements of law
regulating content and application
of fertilizers. Related bill –
A1580
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-0575 Smith,
Bateman
Seeks to address pollution caused
by combined sewer overflows.
Related bill – A1582
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 1/27/14
reported 2nd
reading. Ref
to Budget and
Appropriations Com
Support
S-0583 Smith Requires DCA to adopt 2012
International Building Code and
2012 International Green
Construction Code.
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Support if
amended to
refer to 2015
codes
S-0639 Doherty Permits DEP to regulate outdoor
wood burning units to heat
residences only in response to air
quality complaints.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-0674 Pou, Turner Directs EDA to establish pilot
program to provide assistance to
qualified rehabilitation entities
seeking to obtain permits and
approvals for redevelopment and
revitalization of properties.
Related bill – A2346
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Support
S-0678 Lesniak,
Bateman
Imposes registration and
reporting requirements to prevent
illegal trade of tigers and tiger
parts. Related bill – A4092
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Support
S-0687 Lesniak,
Allen
Prohibits feeding of black bears
and requires use of bear-resistant
containers, dumpsters and food
boxes in bear habitat.
Ref to Economic Growth
Com. 9/24/15 reported
Com amendments 2nd
reading. Ref to Budget
and Appropriations Com
Support
S-0699 Kyrillos Authorizes hunting every day of
the week.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 1/3/15
reported 2nd
reading
Oppose
S-0707 Kyrillos,
Smith
Expands definition of
“acquisition” for purposes of
county and municipal open space
funds to include demolition,
removal or debris and restoration
of lands being acquired. Related
bill – A3318
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
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S-0751 Sarlo, Oroho Establishes solar thermal
expansion loan and grant
program.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-0754 Sarlo, Smith Provides tax credits for buildings
that meet certain green building
criteria.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 3/17/14
reported Com
amendments 2nd
reading.
Ref to Budget and
Appropriations Com
Support if
amended to
delete Green
Globe certi-
fication
S-0755 Sarlo, Smith Provides sales tax exemption for
hybrid and compressed natural
gas vehicles and refueling and
recharging equipment.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support if
amended to
require that
energy come
from clean
energy
providers
S-0758 Sarlo, Sacco Expands NJ Meadowlands
Commission responsibilities to
include flood control activities.
Related bill – A1428
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-0770 Weinberg,
Turner
Establishes procedures and
standards regarding public
services privatization contracts.
6/16/14 passed both
houses. 8/1/14 absolute
veto. 12/18/14 override
lost in Senate
Support if
amended to
address
concerns
regarding
compensa-
tion and
benefits
S-0781 Weinberg,
Pennacchio
Revises Open Public Meetings
Act to provide public with greater
access to meetings and more
information about meetings.
Related bill – A2900
Ref to Government,
Wagering, Tourism and
Historic Preservation
Com. 10/27/14
transferred to Budget and
Appropriations Com
Support
S-0782 Weinberg,
Pennacchio
Revises OPRA in various
respects. Related bill – A2763
Ref to Government,
Wagering, Tourism and
Historic Preservation
Com. 10/27/14
transferred to Budget and
Appropriations Com
Support with
technical
amendments
S-0784 Weinberg,
Greenstein,
Sarlo
Appropriates $7,453,000 to DOH
for family planning services.
Related bill – A3422
6/26/14 passed Senate.
Ref to Assembly
Appropriations Com
Support
S-0802 O’Toole Authorizes mandatory lowering
of reservoirs prior to severe
weather events. Related bill –
A1859
Ref to Law and Public
Safety Com. 10/16/14
reported 2nd
reading. Ref
to Budget and
Appropriations Com
Oppose
S-0811 Beach Requires that State use energy-
efficient outdoor lighting fixtures.
Related bill – A2222
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 9/15/14
reported Com
amendments 2nd
reading.
Ref to Budget and
Appropriations Com
Support
S-0848 Norcross, Promotes energy-related projects Ref to Economic Growth Support
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Whelan as governmental facilities through
public-private partnership
agreements. Related bill – A1417
Com. 8/10/15 reported
2nd
reading. Ref to
Budget and
Appropriations Com
S-0872 Vitale,
Whelan
Provides tax credit for wind
energy facilities in certain
portfield sites.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-0897 Beck Reinstates moratorium on non-
residential development fees
through 12/31/15. Related bill –
A1907
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Oppose
S-0901 Connors Requires DOT to calculate State
motor vehicle fleet mpg average
and to increase fuel efficiency
over 4 years to achieve goals set
by DEP. Related bill – A774
Ref to Transportation
Com
Support
S-927 Lesniak,
Sarlo
Permits certain zero emission
vehicle manufacturers to directly
sell motor vehicles to consumers.
Related bill – A2035
Ref to Commerce Com.
6/26/14 reported Com
amendments 2nd
reading.
3/16/15 floor amendment
passed
Support
S-0934 Beck Repeals Statewide Non-
Residential Development Fee
Act. Related bill – A127
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com.
12/8/14 reported 2nd
reading
Oppose
S-0936 Beck Eliminates non-residential
development fee and prohibits
COAH from basing prospective
need portion of fair share
obligation on non-residential
development.
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Oppose
S-0942 Smith,
Bateman,
Cryan,
Eustace,
Lagana,
Sumter,
Quijano
Provides standards for and
requires registration of home
elevation contractors.
8/15/14 approved,
P.L.2014, c.34
S-0943 Sarlo, Smith Allows business entity or
nonprofit organization to assume
responsibilities related to
stormwater management basins.
Related bill – A3297
5/12/14 passed Senate.
5/15/14 ref to Assembly
Environment and Solid
Waste Com
Support
S-0948 Beck Exempts sale of hybrid vehicles
and vehicles averaging 35 mpg or
greater from sales and use tax.
Related bill – A2394
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support if
amended to
increase
rating to 40
mpg for all
vehicles
S-0969 Pennacchio Exempts public colleges and
universities, public schools and
police and fire academies from
Highlands Act.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-0986 Connors Requires that BPU provide
funding from societal benefits
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Oppose
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charge for purchase and
installation of photovoltaic
technologies at age-restricted
community clubhouse facilities.
Related bill – A764
S-0987 Weinberg Authorizes governor to approve
or veto minutes of certain water
supply and sewerage
commissions.
Ref to State Government,
Wagering, Tourism and
Historic Preservation
Com
Support
S-0996 Weinberg,
Oroho
Requires that municipal planning
and zoning boards accept written
comments about applications
before the boards. Related bill –
A153
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Support
S-1029 Holzapfel Prohibits sale and use of urea as
an ice melt. Related bill – A1202
Ref to Commerce Com Support
S-1030 Holzapfel Imposes criminal penalties for
discharge of untreated sewage
from watercraft. Related bill –
A2664
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1031 Holzapfel Requires labeling of ingredients
and restricts phosphorous in
household cleansing products.
Related bill – A1203
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1041 Gordon,
Bateman,
Gusciori,
Vainieri
Huttle,
Caride,
Garcia,
Watson
Coleman
Prohibits transporting of
hydraulic fracturing wastewater
into NJ or treatment of such
wastewater in NJ.
6/26/14 passed both
houses. 8/1/14 absolute
veto
Support
S-1050 Smith,
Bateman,
McKeon,
McHose,
Space,
A M Bucco
Extends expiration date of special
appraisal process for 5 years for
farmland preservation program
for lands in Highlands Region.
2/5/15 approved,
P.L.2015, c.5
Support
S-1051 A R Bucco Provides sales and use tax
exemption for sales of high
efficiency home heating
equipment.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-1054 A R Bucco Provides for variances, a new
subdivision exemption and
economic hardship waivers under
the Highlands Act. Related bill –
A392
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-1055 A R Bucco Expands exemptions under
Highlands Act. Related bill –
A395
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-1056 A R Bucco Repeals key provisions of
Highlands Act. Related bill –
A409
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-1081 A R Bucco, Removes DCA and DEP from Ref to Environment and Oppose
9
Oroho Lake Hopatcong Commission,
requires DEP to develop water
level management plan and limits
powers of DEP.
Energy Com
S-1084 A R Bucco,
Cardinale
Directs DOE to develop pilot
program for compressed natural
gas school buses.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1104 A R Bucco Requires DEP to obtain
legislative approval before
increasing a fee or imposing a
new fee. Related bill – A2253
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-1114 Doherty Authorizes DEP to lease historic
buildings on lands held for
recreation and conservation
purposes.
Ref to State Government,
Wagering, Tourism and
Historic Preservation
Com
Oppose
S-1116 Doherty Modifies definition of “inherently
beneficial use” to exclude wind
and solar facilities located on
agricultural land or open space.
Related bill – A3101
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-1119 Turner Increases minimum income
requirements for farmland
assessment qualification to $1500
and $15.
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Support
S-1120 Turner Provides that preserved farmland
may be sold only to established
NJ family farmers and restricts
size of residences that may be
built. Related bill – A2917
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Support if
amended to
address
transfer
concerns
S-1138 Codey,
McKeon,
Jassey
Allows installation of solar arrays
by municipalities on preserved
open space.
1/29/15 passed both
houses. 3/16/15 absolute
veto
Oppose
S-1143 Barnes Requires special parking spaces
for certain hybrid, electric and
alternative fuel vehicles. Related
bill – A1377
Ref to Transportation
Com
Support
S-1150 Weinberg Requires public hearing and
additional environmental
evaluation by DEP for permit
approvals in certain low-income
minority communities. Related
bill – A1594
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1154 Vitale Permits water and sewerage
service sub-metering in multi-
family dwellings. Related bill
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Oppose
S-1180 Vitale,
Weinberg
Requires fluoridation of public
water supplies.
Ref to Health, Human
Services and Senior
Citizens Com
Oppose
S-1186 Vitale,
Whelan
Exempts certain alternative
energy projects from 5% down
payment requirement under Local
Bond Law. Related bill – A788
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Support
S-1240 Oroho,
Doherty
Provides Highlands Act
exemption for development along
commercial corridor. Related bill
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
10
– A2852
S-1249 Holzapfel Prohibits smoking at State
beaches. Related bill – A2731
Ref to Health, Human
Services and Senior
Citizens Com
Support
S-1251 Beach Authorizes State and local
governments to enter into group
purchasing agreement for
alternative fueled vehicles.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1293 Allen Places 4 year moratorium on use
of eminent domain for economic
development purposes where
ownership of property will vest in
private party and establishes
commission to study use of
eminent domain in NJ.
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Support if
amended to
tie morator-
ium to new
legislation
S-1301 Allen Requires DEP to conduct
vibration analysis and analyze
financial impacts along routes for
disposal of dredged materials
from Delaware River. Related
bill – A1928
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1335 Van Drew Authorizes mayors to veto
proposed actions of municipal
authorities. Related bill – A3562
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Support
S-1342 Van Drew Authorizes inheritance tax
deductions for those enrolling in a
farmland preservation program.
Related bill – A1980
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Support
S-1401 Greenstein Prohibits sale of food and
beverage containers made from
BPA. Related bill – A1821
Ref to Commerce Com Support
S-1402 Greenstein Prohibits sale of mercury
batteries and disposal of mercury
batteries as solid waste.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1405 Greenstein Establishes pilot program for
electric vehicle charging stations.
Related bill – A2668
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support if
amended to
require that
energy come
from clean
energy
providers
S-1407 Greenstein Provides for loans to
municipalities for energy
efficiency programs and grants to
municipalities for innovative
energy technologies. Related bill
– A2512
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Support
S-1408 Greenstein Establishes pilot program for
creation of fueling stations
dispensing alternative fuels,
including ethanol, natural gas,
electricity and coal-derived liquid
fuels. Related bill – A2669
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-1413 Smith,
Bateman
Requires that Energy Star
compliant equipment and
10/22/15 passed Senate.
11/9/15 ref to Assembly
Support
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installations receive priority in
awarding financial incentives for
purchase and installation of
photovoltaic equipment. Related
bill – A2531
Telecommunications and
Utilities Com
S-1414 Smith,
Bateman,
Eustace,
Benson,
Cryan,
Johnson
Establishes Clean Vehicle Task
Force to make recommendations
regarding use of clean vehicles in
State.
6/12/14 passed Senate.
Ref to Assembly
Environment and Solid
Waste Com. 12/11/14
reported Com
amendments 2nd
reading.
2/23/15 floor amendment
passed. 2nd
reading
Support
S-1417 Smith,
Bateman
Requires that new buildings using
State funds include green or blue
roofs. Related bill – A2304
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1420 Beach,
Whelan,
Smith,
Sweeney,
Bateman,
Thompson
Promotes proper disposal of
unused paint by requiring
producers to implement or
participate in a paint stewardship
program. Related bill – A1603
5/18/15 passed Senate.
6/1/15 ref to
Appropriations Com.
6/15/15 reported 2nd
reading
Support
S-1444 Greenstein Prohibits sale of jewelry
containing phthalates.
Ref to Commerce Com Support
S-1454 Greenstein Provides tax credit for cost of
energy audit and cost of certain
property that conserves energy or
promotes energy efficiency.
Related bill – A1005
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1456 Greenstein Requires Division of Rate
Counsel to evaluate NJT fare
increases and determine whether
increases are necessary and fair.
Related bill – A2587
Ref to Transportation
Com
Support
S-1460 Greenstein Permits municipalities to deny or
delay consideration of
applications for development on
basis of local transportation
infrastructure.
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Support
S-1462 Greenstein Requires retail stores to provide
for recycling of plastic bags.
Related bill – A1345
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1463 Greenstein Authorizes municipalities
throughout State to establish
receiving zones for TDRs from
Highlands Region or pinelands
area.
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Support
S-1473 Greenstein Provides tax incentives for
electric vehicle charging stations.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support if
amended to
require that
energy come
from clean
energy
providers
S-1474 Greenstein Provides tax credits for purchase Ref to Environment and Oppose
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of compressed natural gas
vehicles. Related bill – A2799
Energy Com
S-1475 Greenstein Provides incentives for renewable
energy and energy efficiency
programs and increases
renewable energy portfolio
standard to 30% by 2020.
Related bill – A1770
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1478 Van Drew Repeals moratorium prohibiting
taking of horseshoe crabs from
State waters. Related bill –
A2960
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-1482 Smith Requires that Site Improvement
Advisory Board offer
recommendations to encourage
sustainable development and
increases membership of Board.
Related bill – A2518
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Support
S-1483 Smith Imposes water consumption and
water diversion user fees to fund
open space and farmland
preservation projects. Related
bill – A1593
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1486 Greenstein Revises procedures for municipal
redevelopment projects and
prohibits campaign contributions
by developers.
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Support
S-1492 Smith Requires DEP to adopt TMDLs
for Barnegat Bay. Related bill –
A2507
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1493 Smith Requires DEP to adopt TMDLs
for Barnegat Bay. Related bill –
A2506
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1494 Smith Authorizes development of
stormwater and nonpoint source
pollution management plan for
Barnegat Bay watershed. Related
bill – A2509
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1496 Smith Authorizes State, with approval
of State House Commission, to
use eminent domain power to
acquire lands for recreation and
conservation purposes, provided
lands are protective of drinking
water sources. Related bill –
A2511
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1497 Smith,
Thompson
Establishes notification
requirements for combined sewer
overflows. Related bill – A3184
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 3/17/14
reported 2nd
reading. Ref
to Budget and
Appropriations Com
Support
S-1504 Van Drew Requires DOT and DEP to study
and issue report on options to
alleviate congestion on Route 47.
Related bill - 3466
5/18/15 passed Senate.
6/1/15 ref to Assembly
Transportation and
Independent Authorities
Oppose
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Com
S-1511 Smith,
Bateman
Establishes Renewable Energy
Infrastructure and Advanced
Technology Vehicle Task Force.
Related bill – A2519
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1512 Smith,
Bateman
Repeals CAFRA exemption for
non-emergency grading or
excavation of dune. Related bill
– A1597
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1513 Smith,
Bateman
Prohibits DEP from issuing
permits which relate to drilling
for oil or natural gas off NJ coast.
Related bill – A2515
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 5/19/14
reported 2nd
reading
Support
S-1520 Weinberg Permits municipality to require
posting of sign on property that is
subject of development
application.
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Support
S-1539 Allen Revises eminent domain laws in
various respects.
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Support
S-1556 Bucco Revises calculation of
stabilization aid under Highlands
property tax stabilization
program. Related bill – A119
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-1577 Van Drew Transfers authority to oversee
wildlife rehabilitation from
Division of Fish and Wildlife to a
new board.
Ref to Commerce Com Oppose
S-1623 Turner Requires carbon monoxide
detectors in school buildings
unless there is no potential carbon
monoxide hazard.
Ref to Education Com Support
S-1626 Turner,
Bateman
Creates tax credits for costs of
rehabilitating historic properties.
Related bill – A211
Ref to State Government,
Wagering, Tourism and
Historic Preservation
Com. 6/2/14 reported
Com amendments 2nd
reading. Ref to Budget
and Appropriations Com
Support
S-1629 Turner Prohibits smoking in parks and
certain other outdoor public
places.
Ref to Health, Human
Services and Senior
Citizens Com
Support
S-1639 Turner Prohibits smoking in casinos.
Related bill – A2133
Ref to Health, Human
Services and Senior
Citizens Com
Support
S-1648 Smith,
Bateman
Creates matching grant program
for local governments to install
energy and natural resource
saving devices in public
buildings. Related bill – A2537
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1652 Doherty Provides for awarding of certain
costs to defendants who prevail in
DEP enforcement actions.
Related bill – A539
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-1664 Vitale Authorizes zero-interest loans to
local governments for brownfield
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
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remediation projects. Related bill
– A803
S-1665 Vitale Authorizes zero-interest loans to
local governments for brownfield
remediation projects. Related bill
– A820
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1683 Oroho,
A R Bucco
Authorizes Sunday bow hunting
on federal military installations.
Related bill – A394
5/18/15 passed Senate.
6/1/15 2nd
reading in
Assembly
Oppose
S-1686 Whelen Requires electric public utilities
to conduct vegetation
management adjacent to service
lines prior to property sale.
Related bill – A2220
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Oppose
S-1714 Smith,
Greenstein
Creates Office of Clean Energy.
Related bill – A1422
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 5/19/14
reported 2nd
reading. Ref
to Budget and
Appropriations Com
Support
S-1734 Oroho,
A R Bucco
Prohibits DEP from reducing
acreage available for fishing,
hunting and trapping. Related
bill – A2453
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-1735 Oroho,
A R Bucco
Provides for exclusion of
properties from Highlands
preservation area.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-1736 Oroho, Van
Drew
Establishes procedures to resolve
conflicts between proposed and
existing rules and regulations of
different agencies. Related bill –
A1879
Ref to State Government,
Wagering, Tourism and
Historic Preservation
Com. 2/24/15 reported
Com amendments 2nd
reading
Oppose
S-1750 Allen Establishes task force to study
and evaluate utility sub-metering
in multi-tenant properties.
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Support
S-1775 Turner Requires that contracts for
professional services be awarded
by bi-state authorities pursuant to
competitive contracting process.
Ref to Transportation
Com
Support
S-1789 Greenstein Allocates $250,000 from societal
benefits charge to community
colleges and vocational schools
for training programs to convert
vehicles to zero emission vehicles
and to maintain such vehicles.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1791 Greenstein Allocates $5 million from societal
benefits charge for compressed
natural gas and electric fueling
and charging stations.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support if
amended to
spread
funding over
several years
S-1794 Greenstein Requires electric vehicle charging
stations at service areas on State’s
toll roads. Related bill – A3298
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 5/19/14
reported Com
amendments 2nd
reading
Support if
amended to
require that
energy come
from clean
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energy
providers
S-1813 Whelan,
Oroho,
Burzichelli,
Eustace,
Andrzejczak,
Mazzeo,
Webber
Requires State agencies to review
permits and make necessary
changes to expedite and facilitate
permitting.
8/10/15 approved
P.L.2015, c.88
Oppose
S-1829 Turner Enhances penalties for illegally
operating snowmobile or ATV.
Ref to Transportation
Com
Support
S-1850 Whelan Requires 10-cent and 20-cent
deposit on plastic and glass
bottles and aluminum cans.
Related bill – A1079
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1865 Lesniak Increases motor fuels tax 5 cents
per year for 3 years.
Ref to Transportation
Com
Support
S-1881 Turner Directs BPU to establish certain
energy conservation programs.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-1898 Turner,
Barnes
Permits manufacturer to sell
electric motor vehicles to
consumers. Related bill – A2986
Ref to Commerce Com Support
S-1923 A R Bucco Directs DCA to promulgate
regulations to establish standards
for rooftop solar panels and
educational requirements for local
officials. Related bill – A3408
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-1925 Turner Prohibits manufacture or sale of
hard plastic beverage containers
containing BPA.
Ref to Commerce Com Support
S-1991 Oroho Classifies electric energy
produced at certain small scale
hydropower facilities as Class II
renewable energy.
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Oppose
S-2012 Lesniak,
Mukherji,
Jasey
Prohibits import, sale or
possession with intent to sell of
ivory or rhinoceros horn.
8/1/14 approved,
P.L.2014, c.22
Support
S-2021 Sweeney,
Oroho,
Burzichelli,
Riley
Exempts temporary farm
structures from permit and
transition area requirements of
Freshwater Wetlands Protection
Act.
1/9/15 approved,
P.L.2014, c.89
Oppose
S-2025 Smith,
Bateman
Prohibits developments over 35
feet in height in Hudson River
Palisades viewshed. Related bill
– A3183
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 6/5/14
reported 2nd
reading. Ref
to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Support
S-2034 Smith, Oroho Establishes forest harvest
program on State-owned lands.
Related bill – A1775
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 6/16/14
reported 2nd
reading.
6/23/14 ref to Budget
and Appropriations Com.
Reported 2nd
reading.
5/18/15 floor amendment
passed
Oppose
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S-2051 Rice Revises motor fuel tax to rate
based on 7% of retail price and
provides gross income tax
deduction for taxes paid.
Ref to Transportation
Com
Support if
amended to
retain
existing tax
S-2057 Lesniak,
Bateman
Prohibits possession, sale or
distribution of shark fins. Related
bill – A4093
3/16/15 passed Senate.
3/19/15 ref to Assembly
Agriculture and Natural
Resources Com
Support
S-2059 Lesniak Authorizes processing and sale of
wild striped bass caught outside
NJ
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-2076 Smith Establishes multiplier program
for facilities that produce Class I
renewable energy from methane
extracted from landfills. Related
bill – A3358
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 6/16/14
reported 2nd
reading
Support
S-2086 Codey Seeks to reform bi-state
transportation authorities.
Related bill – A3347
Ref to Transportation
Com
Support
S-2111 Doherty,
Oroho
Repeals Global Warming
Response Act and RGGI law.
Related bill – A3342
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-2112 Beach Authorizes prescribed burning in
certain circumstances. Related
bill – A1275
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 8/15/14
reported Com
amendments. Ref to
Budget and
Appropriations Com
Support
S-2125 Van Drew,
Lesniak
Expands types of uses qualifying
as low intensity recreational use
on lands in Pinelands agricultural
production areas. Related bill –
A3257
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Oppose
S-2143 Van Drew Provides in part that State’s claim
to previously tidal-flowed
property is barred after 40-year
adverse possession period.
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com.
6/26/14 reported 2nd
reading. Ref to Budget
and Appropriations Com.
2/9/15 reported 2nd
reading
Oppose
S-2170 Smith Extends expiration date of special
appraisal process for State-funded
acquisitions of lands in Highlands
Region under Green Acres and
farmland preservation programs.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-2172 Smith, Codey Clarifies liability for discharges
of hazardous substances from
drilling platforms that enter NJ
waters. Related bill – A4258
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 6/16/14
reported 2nd
reading
Support
S-2181 Gordon,
Weinberg,
Vainieri
Huttle,
Handlin,
Prieto,
Increases transparency and
accountability at PANYNJ.
11/13/14 passed both
houses. 1/13/15 absolute
veto. 3/16/15 lost in
Senate
Support
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Greenwald,
McHose,
Johnson,
Eustace,
Lagana,
Garcia,
Schepsi
S-2183 Gordon,
Weinberg,
Pennacchio,
Vainieri
Huttle,
Handlin,
Prieto,
Greenwald,
McHose,
Johnson,
Eustace,
Lagana,
Garcia,
Schepisi
Expands access to documents
maintained by PANYNJ.
11/13/14 passed both
houses. 1/13/15
conditional veto.
6/25/15 passed both
houses. 6/26/15
approved P.L. 2015, c.64
Support
S-2222 A R Bucco Allows counties and
municipalities to use open space
trust funds for remediation of
collapsed mine shafts and
sinkholes. Related bill – A3267
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-2246 Sarlo Reinstates transportation planning
district for Meadowlands District.
Related bill – A3451
6/30/14 passed Senate.
7/11/14 ref to Assembly
Transportation and
Independent Authorities
Com
Support
S-2322 O’Toole Establishes Office of River
Maintenance in DEP to conduct
all stream cleaning, desnagging,
bank stabilization and bank
restoration projects in State.
Related bill – A1871
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-2339 Smith Requires employers of 100 or
more employees to establish
traffic reduction programs for
employees. Related bill – A2594
Ref to Transportation
Com
Support
S-2340 Greenstein,
Thompson,
Barnes
Requires certain new State
buildings to include a distributed
energy resource. Related bill –
A4261
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 9/15/14
reported Com
amendments 2nd
reading.
Ref to Budget and
Appropriations Com.
10/16/14 reported 2nd
reading
Support
S-2354 Allen Requires laboratory analysis of
fracking waste, DEP permit and
disclosure of plans, methods and
processes to treat, store, process
or dispose of such waste.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-2385 Thompson Transfers NJ State Forestry Ref to Economic Growth Oppose
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Services and related entities from
DEP to DA. Related bill –
A2636
Com
S-2395 O’Toole Prohibits adoption of rules
exceeding federal standards
unless specifically authorized by
law or necessary to protect public
health, safety or welfare. Related
bill – A3589
Ref to State Government,
Wagering, Tourism and
Historic Preservation
Com
Oppose
S-2418 Greenstein,
Gordon,
Eustace
Prohibits coal rolling,
intentionally emitting soot, smoke
and other particulates from
specially retrofitted diesel-
powered trucks.
5/4/15 approved
P.L.2015, c.43
S-2420 Smith,
Bateman,
McKeon,
Eustace,
Gusciora,
Benson
Increases electric power net
metering capacity threshold.
8/10/15 approved
P.L.2015, c.94
Support
S-2421 Greenstein Requires DOT to incorporate
objectives of Global Warming
Response Act into annual
transportation capital program.
Ref to Transportation
Com
Support
S-2422 Greenstein,
Bateman
Requires natural gas pipeline
utilities to repair leaking natural
gas pipelines. Related bill –
A4260
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Support
S-2424 Codey Requires municipal land use
element of master plan to address
smart growth, storm resiliency
and environmental sustainability.
Related bill – A4185
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 2/9/15
reported 2nd
reading
Support
S-2444 Smith,
Bateman
Requires that 80% of electricity
sold in NJ be from Class I
renewable energy by 2050.
Related bill – A4224
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 5/7/15
reported Com substitute
2nd
reading
Support
S-2494 Lesniak Requires composting or recycling
of food waste by large volume
generators.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-2496 Ruiz, Beach Requires labeling of foods
containing genetically modified
material. Related bill – A1359
Ref to Health, Human
Services and Senior
Citizens Com
Support
S-2534 Allen Requires laboratory analysis of
fracking waste by large volume
generators.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-2562 Pou Requires report and public
hearing prior to DEP
recommendation to EPA that site
be included on Superfund list.
Related bill – A2340
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-2565 Oroho, Sarlo Excludes corrugated containers
from definition of “litter
generating product” under Clean
Communities Program Act and
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
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exempts sales of such containers
from user fee under Act
S-2615 Van Drew,
Whelan,
Lisniak
Provides diamondback terrapins
protection as nongame indigenous
species. Related bill – A3932
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 5/7/15
reported 2nd
reading
Support
S-2620 Oroho,
Turner
Authorizes operation of
microenterprises on preserved
farms. Related bill – A2839
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Oppose
S-2624 Bateman Requires DEP to establish private
wildlife habitat certification
program. Related bill – A3133
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-2629 Bateman,
Oroho
Reinstates moratorium on non-
residential development fees
through 12/31/15. Related bill –
A1907
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Oppose
S-2660 Smith,
Bateman
Creates Office of Sustainability to
develop and implement
environmental sustainability
measures in State buildings.
Related bill – A4047
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 1/13/15
reported 2nd
reading. Ref
to Budget and
Appropriations Com
Support
S-2692 Smith,
Greenstein
Requires environmental
sustainability plan for State
House Complex. Related bill –
A4060
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 1/13/15
reported 2nd
reading. Ref
to Budget and
Appropriations Com
Support
S-2694 Singer,
A R Bucco
Prohibits sale or planting of
certain invasive plant species.
Related bill – A3125
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-2711 Smith,
Whelan
Requires that BPU approve
offshore wind energy project off
Atlantic City. Related bill –
A4128
2/5/15 passed Senate.
Ref to Assembly
Telecommunications and
Utilities Com. 11/9/15
reported Com
amendments 2nd
reading
Support
S-2748 Codey,
Bateman
Restricts use of eminent domain
by private pipeline companies.
Related bill – A4178
Ref to Economic Growth
Com. 5/18/15
transferred to
Environment and Energy
Com
Support
S-2769 Smith,
Bateman
Implements constitutional
dedication of CB T for open
space, farmland and historic
preservation. Related bill –
A4203
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 3/9/15
reported 2nd
reading.
3/12/15 ref to Budget
and Appropriations Com.
11/9/15 reported Com
amendments 2nd
reading
Oppose
S-2782 Turner,
Greenstein
Requires natural gas, propane and
electric vehicle refueling and
recharging stations at certain rest
areas on NJ turnpike, GS
Parkway and AC Expressway.
Related bill – A1728
8/13/15 passed Senate.
11/9/15 2nd
reading in
Assembly
Support if
amended to
require that
energy come
from clean
energy
providers
S-2791 Sacco, Sarlo,
McKeon,
Amends 2015 budget to provide
that 50% of environmental
3/26/15 passed both
houses. 5/11/15 absolute
Support
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Schaer,
Prieto,
Quijano,
Wimberly,
Caride
damage recoveries in excess of
$50 million be appropriated for
costs of remediation, restoration
and clean-up.
veto
S-2804 Lesniak,
Sacco
Adds two public members to NJT
board. Related bill – A4303
Ref to Transportation
Com. 5/14/15 reported
2nd
reading. 6/25/15
floor amendment passed.
7/22/15 floor amendment
passed
Support
S-2818 Van Drew Limits issues that may be
considered by local boards on
applications for preliminary
subdivision and site plan
approval.
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Oppose
S-2836 A R Bucco Requires that agency rules have
minimal impact on small
businesses and provides
aggrieved parties with judicial
remedy. Related bill – A4334
Ref to State Government,
Wagering, Tourism and
Historic Preservation
Com
Oppose
S-2847 Rice Creates land use court. Ref to Judiciary Com Oppose
S-2853 Bateman,
Smith
Prohibits installation and sale of
wheel weights, as well as new
motor vehicles equipped with
wheel weights, which contain
lead or mercury. Related bill –
A4201
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-2857 Weinberg,
Gordon
Provides for an annual
assessment upon rail carriers
transporting crude oil. Related
bill – A4459
Ref to Transportation
Com
Support
S-2858 Weinberg,
Gordon
Requires owner or operator of
train carrying petroleum,
petroleum products or hazardous
substances to submit discharge
response, cleanup and
contingency plan to DEP.
Related bill – A4283
Ref to Transportation
Com. 6/15/15 reported
Com amendments 2nd
reading. Ref to Budget
and Appropriations Com
Support
S-2859 O’Toole Creates office to promote
approval of licenses,
certifications, authorizations,
awards, approvals, waivers,
exemptions and permits for
economic development projects.
Ref to State Government,
Wagering, Tourism and
Historic Preservation
Com
Oppose
S-2860 Pennacchio Eliminates funding for energy
efficiency and Class I renewable
energy programs established by
BPU.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-2886 Bateman Authorizes DEP to lease historic
buildings on lands held for
recreation and conservation
purposes. Related bill – A550
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-2927 Weinberg Establishes rebate program to
encourage property owners to
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
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conserve water and control
quantity and quality of
stormwater runoff. Related bill –
A1738
S-2967 Van Drew Provides low interest EDA small
business loans for energy audits
and purchase of energy efficiency
equipment. Related bill – A943
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 11/9/15
reported 2nd
reading
Support
S-2973 Smith,
Bateman,
Greenstein,
Codey
Revises electronic waste
recycling laws. Related bill –
A4763
Ref to Environment
Energy Com. 6/15/15
reported Com substitute
2nd
reading. 10/22/15
floor substitute 2nd
reading
Support
S-2979 Weinberg,
Sacco,
Gordon
Requires owner of railroad bridge
to submit inspection records to
DOT. Related bill – A4592
6/29/15 passed Senate.
11/9/15 ref to Assembly
Transportation and
Independent Authorities
Com
Support
S-2993 Cruz-Perez Authorizes impoundment of all-
terrain vehicles and dirt bikes for
certain crimes and offenses.
Related bill – A4550
Ref to Law and Public
Safety Com
Support
S-3001 Cruz-Perez Establishes integrated roadside
vegetation management program
within DOT. Related bill –
A3354
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-3012 Van Drew,
Oroho
Establishes a multi-species
depredation permit for wildlife
which is creating a hazard to
public safety or causing damage
to crops or livestock. Related bill
– A4380
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Oppose
S-3013 Van Drew Permits sale of motor fuels that
have not been blended with
ethanol for fueling boats,
watercraft and small engine
equipment and tools. Related bill
– A4522
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-3034 Sweeney Disallows tax deduction for
punitive damages paid in
connection with legal action and
includes amount paid in income
for tax purposes. Related bill –
A4583
6/25/15 passed Senate.
Ref to Assembly Budget
Com
Support
S-3048 T Kean Reforms PANYNJ. Related bill –
A4594
Ref to State Government,
Wagering, Tourism and
Historic Preservation
Com
Oppose
S-3066 Gordon,
Weinberg
Reforms PANYNJ. Related bill –
A4637
Ref to State Government,
Wagering, Tourism and
Historic Preservation
Com
Support
S-3108 Addiego Permits construction of natural
gas transmission lines on
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Oppose
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preserved farmland already
subject to existing utility
easements. Related bill – A4744
S-3146 Lesniak Prohibits possession and transport
of certain animals and body parts
at PANYNJ airports and port
facilities
Ref to Economic Growth
Com. 8/10/15 reported
2nd
reading
Support
S-3156 Van Drew Permits vessels departing from
ports in Cape May County to fish
for summer flounder in Delaware
waters. Related bill – A4340
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
S-3160 Oroho,
Pennacchio
Requires local governments to
purchase excess insurance for
renewable energy projects
financed by bonds secured by
project revenues.
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Oppose
S-3255 Vitale Restricts financial assistance and
grants from Hazardous Discharge
Site Remediation Fund. Related
bill – A4579
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
S-3260 Greenstein Establishes energy efficiency
standards for battery chargers.
Related bill – A1723
Support
S-3416 Lesniak,
Sarlo
Prohibits possession of animal
species threatened with
extinction.
Ref to Economic Growth
Com. 8/10/15 reported
2nd
reading. Ref to
Budget and
Appropriations Com.
11/9/15 reported Com
amendments 2nd
reading
Support
SCR-016 Connors Proposes constitutional
amendment to prevent
condemnation of nonblighted
property in blighted area for
transfer to private entity for
economic development purposes.
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Oppose
SCR-022 Oroho, Van
Drew
Proposes constitutional
amendment to preserve the right
of people to fish, hunt and trap.
Related bill – ACR210
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
SCR-024 Oroho,
O’Toole
Amends Constitution to require
that bills imposing new taxes or
increasing existing taxes pass
each house by two-thirds majority
vote.
Ref to Budget and
Appropriations Com
Oppose
SCR-025 Oroho, Van
Drew
Amends Constitution to allow
legislature to require parental
notification prior to medical
procedure relating to pregnancy
of minor. Related bill – ACR48
Ref to Health, Human
Services and Senior
Citizens Com
Oppose
SCR-028 Oroho Proposes constitutional
amendment authorizing
legislature to invalidate court
decisions.
Ref to Judiciary Com Oppose
SCR-037 Beck, Amends Constitution to provide Ref to Environment and Support
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Sweeney for reduced property taxes for
privately-held land permanently
preserved as open space.
Energy Com
SCR-041 Connors Urges DEP to establish funding
formula for acquisition of beach
easements for shore protection
projects. Related bill – ACR50
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
SCR-048 Connors Urges Congress and President to
increase subsidies for federal
flood insurance. Related bill –
ACR104
Ref to Commerce Com Oppose
SCR-053 Gordon Determines that proposed
regulations establishing
procedures for waiver of DEP
rules are inconsistent with
legislative intent.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
SCR-055 Turner Proposes constitutional
amendment to permit Legislature
to increase farmland assessment
roll-back period to 6 years.
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Support if
amended to
provide for
10 years
SCR-061 Allen, Oroho Proposes constitutional
amendment to limit use of
eminent domain to certain
enumerated purposes.
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Oppose
SCR-068 Van Drew Proposes constitutional
amendment requiring two-thirds
majority vote for bills that
propose new or increased tax,
surcharge or civil penalty.
Related Bill – ACR58
Ref to State Government,
Wagering, Tourism and
Historic Preservation
Com
Oppose
SCR-074 Greenstein Urges Congress and Army Corps
to incorporate coastal lake
restoration projects as part of
Hurricane Sandy recovery.
Related bill – ACR29
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
SCR-083 Allen Proposes constitutional
amendment to allow Council on
Local Mandates to examine
existing statutes, rules and
regulations for unfunded
mandates.
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Oppose
SCR-084 Smith,
Bateman
Amends Constitution to dedicate
4% of CBT revenues to open
space, farmland and historic
preservation and increase
dedication to 6% in 2019.
6/26/14 passed Senate.
8/4/14 passed Assembly
Support
SCR-094 Allen Proposes constitutional
amendment to prohibit State
courts from requiring that State
government spend money.
Ref to Judiciary Com Oppose
SCR-098 Van Drew Amends Constitution to require
that State make payments in lieu
of taxes to municipalities for open
space acquired by State of
nonprofit organizations. Related
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
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bill – ACR137
SCR-104 Turner Memorializes President and
Congress to eliminate preferential
tax treatment for oil and natural
gas companies.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
SCR-108 Oroho,
Doherty
Urges parties to 1954 Supreme
Court decree to address Delaware
River basin flooding by calling
upon Supreme Court to amend
decree and require that NYC
maintain year-round voids in its
reservoirs. Related bill –
ACR148
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
SCR-122 Barnes Expresses support for national
ban of non-therapeutic use of
antibiotics on livestock. Related
bill – ACR165
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 10/9/14
transferred to Economic
Growth Com
Support
SCR-125 Sweeney,
Smith
Determines that proposed DEP
regulations repealing regulations
regarding State’s participation in
RGGI are inconsistent with
legislative intent. Related bill –
ACR189
10/23/14 passed Senate.
Ref to Assembly
Regulatory Oversight
Com
Support
SCR-132 Greenstein,
Stack,
Benson,
Conaway,
Eustace
Requests Congress to convene
constitutional convention to limit
corrupting influence of money in
politics and overturn Citizens
United decision.
12/18/14 passed Senate.
2/23/15 passed Assembly
Support
SCR-146 Scutari Urges President, Congress and
Army Corps to alleviate Rahway
River Basin flooding. Related
bill – ACR191
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
SCR-150 Van Drew Amends Constitution to establish
annual State appropriations cap.
Related bill – ACR107
Ref to Budget and
Appropriations Com
Oppose
SCR-158 Sweeney,
Smith,
Lesniak
Condemns and urges rejection of
proposed $225 million settlement
of lawsuit against Exxon Mobil.
Related bill – ACR226
3/16/15 passed Senate.
3/19/15 ref to Assembly
Environment and Solid
Waste Com
Support
SCR-159 Whelan Urges President and Congress to
reinstate and extend production
tax credit for wind energy.
Related bill – ACR143
6/25.15 passed Senate.
2nd
reading in Assembly
Support
SCR-162 Sweeney,
Van Drew,
Whelan,
Holzapfel
Urges President to withdraw
proposal to open portions of
Atlantic Coast for oil and natural
gas drilling. Related bill –
ACR227
3/16/15 passed Senate.
3/19/15 ref to Assembly
Environment and Solid
Waste Com. 6/4/15
reported 2nd
reading
Support
SCR-163 Smith,
Greenstein
Amends Constitution to dedicate
all State moneys received from
settlements and awards of
environmental contamination
cases for environmental purposes.
Related bill – ACR230
6/29/15 passed Senate.
11/9/15 ref to Assembly
Environment and Solid
Waste Com
Support
SCR-165 Weinberg, Urges Congress to pass Crude- 6/29/15 passed Senate. Support
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Gordon By-Rail Safety Act. Related bill
– ACR237
11/9/15 ref to Assembly
Transportation and
Independent Authorities
Com
SCR-172 Whelan Urges President and Congress to
extend solar investment tax
credit. Related bill – ACR236
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 6/8/15
reported 2nd
reading
Support
SCR-175 Lesniak,
Bateman
Opposes Fish and Game
Council’s proposal to allow use
of enclosed foothold traps.
Related bill – ACR250
Ref to Environment and
EnergyCom
Support
SCR-179 Sweeney,
T Kean
Supports efforts of NJ and NY
governors to secure federal
funding for new Hudson River
rail tunnel. Related bill –
ACR245
9/24/15 passed Senate.
11/9/15 ref to Assembly
Transportation and
Independent Authorities
Com
Support
SCR-180 Lesniak,
Smith,
Greenstein
Determines that DEP’s proposed
revisions to water rules are
inconsistent with legislative
intent. Related bill – ACR249
10/22/15 passed Senate.
11/9/15 ref to Assembly
Environment and Solid
Waste Com. 11/16/15
reported 2nd
reading
Support
SR-021 Beck Urges federal and State officials
to prevent construction of LNG
facility off NJ coast. Related bill
– AR202
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
SR-026 Whelan,
Connors
Urges Atlantic States Marine
Fisheries Commission to adopt
Options I and II and reject Option
III of proposed management
program for summer flounder.
Related bill – AR90
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
SR-036 Van Drew Urges federal action to address
foreign illegal fishing.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
SR-039 Greenstein Urges State and businesses to
facilitate and encourage recycling
of plastic products.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
SR-040 Greenstein Urges NJ colleges and
universities to sign American
College and University
Presidents’ Climate Commitment.
Ref to Higher Education
Com
Support
SR-041 Van Drew,
Connors
Memorializes Congress and
President to increase subsidies for
federal flood insurance. Related
bill – AR70
Ref to Community and
Urban Affairs Com
Oppose
SR-059 Oroho Memorializes Congress and
President to facilitate construction
of Keystone XL oil pipeline and
pipelines from Midwest to East
Coast. Related bill – AR106
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
SR-068 Smith,
Greenstein,
Thompson
Urges Atlantic States Marine
Fisheries Commission to reject
mandatory regionalization for
2015 under summer flounder
management program.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 5/19/14
reported 2nd
reading
Oppose
SR-072 Smith, Urges rejection of seismic 3/16/15 passed Senate Support
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Bateman,
Connors
blasting plans in Atlantic Ocean
near Barnegat Bay. Related bill –
AR220
SR-073 Smith,
Bateman
Opposes Army Corps’ sand
mining project at Manasquan
Ridge near Exel Carson artificial
reef.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 6/5/14
reported 2nd
reading
Support
SR-086 Connors Urges President, Rutgers, NSF
and NOAA to cancel seismic
testing off NJ coast. Related bill
– AR153
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
SR-091 Codey,
Thompson
Urges natural gas operators to
adopt practices for the prevention
of methane gas leaks.
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Support
SR-092 Sarlo Urges NY State not to approve
development of casino in Sterling
Forest.
9/22/14 passed Senate Support
SR-093 Weinberg Urges USDOT to prohibit
transport of crude oil through
populated areas of NJ. Related
bill – AR157
Ref to Transportation
Com
Support
SR-094 Smith Urges Congress to require
upgrades to rail tank car design
and prohibit rail carriers from
carrying flammable and
combustible liquids near
populated areas where feasible.
Ref to Transportation
Com
Support
SR-095 Bateman,
Cardinale
Urges USDOT to promulgate
regulations concerning transport
of crude oil by rail to ensure
safety of NJ residents. Related
bill – AR171
Ref to Transportation
Com
Support
SR-096 Pou, O’Toole Supports delay of draining 3
reservoirs until EPA updates its
rules concerning open-air
reservoirs. Related bill – AR215
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Oppose
SR-099 Turner,
Bateman
Opposes PennEast pipeline
project in NJ. Related bill –
AR225
Ref to Economic Growth
Com
Support
SR-106 Codey,
T Kean
Opposes Pilgrim pipeline project
in NJ. Related bill – AR191
6/29/15 passed Senate Support
SR-111 Hozapfel,
Sacco
Urges Congress to dedicate
additional funds for highway
maintenance and infrastructure
improvements in NJ. Related bill
– AR50
5/18/15 passed Senate Support
SR-112 Smith,
Sweeney
Urges DEP to adopt regulations
to facilitate construction of
offshore wind energy projects and
to establish energy efficiency
portfolio standards. Related bill –
AR209
2/5/15 passed Senate Support
SR-117 Holzapfel Opposes oil and natural gas
drilling in Atlantic Ocean.
Related bill – AR221
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
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SR-127 Connors Urges President and Congress to
reauthorize National Estuary
Program. Related bill – AR230
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com. 11/9/15
reported 2nd
reading
Support
SR-130 T Kean,
Bateman
Urges governmental entities to
collect and reuse often unrecycled
and difficult to recycle waste.
Ref to Environment and
Energy Com
Support
November 20, 2015