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NJ Society of Municipal Engineers (2020-2021)

Bill:A121
Sponsors:Space (R24); Wirths (R24) +1
Summary:Allows for exclusion of certain properties from Highlands preservation area.
Related:2018:A139; 2016:A103; 2014:A131; 2014:S1735; 2012:A869; 2012:S1363; 2010:A173; 2010:S1007; 2008:A1658; 2008:S1682; 2006:A3074
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A153
Sponsors:Space (R24); McKeon (D27); Wirths (R24)
Summary:Directs DEP to develop model ordinance for municipalities to regulate deposit and storage of soil and fill materials.
Related:2018:A5519; 2018:S3794
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A155
Sponsors:Wirths (R24); Space (R24)
Summary:Prohibits State departments and agencies from considering or requiring compliance by Highlands planning area municipalities with Highlands regional master plan in certain circumstances.
Related:2018:A220; 2018:S525; 2016:A1381; 2016:S473; 2014:A102; 2014:S349; 2012:A839; 2012:S226; 2010:A144; 2010:S338; 2008:A1689; 2008:S1873; 2006:A4419; 2006:S2856
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A156
Sponsors:Wirths (R24); Space (R24)
Summary:Sunsets "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" five years after date of enactment unless certain conditions are met.
Related:2020:S425; 2018:A221; 2018:S529; 2016:A1382; 2016:S479; 2014:A105; 2014:S355; 2012:A843; 2012:S912; 2010:A150; 2010:S1005; 2008:A2691; 2008:S1683
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A159
Sponsors:Wirths (R24); Space (R24)
Summary:Repeals "Statewide Non-Residential Development Fee Act."
Related:2018:A224; 2016:A1386; 2016:S919; 2014:A127; 2014:S934; 2012:A4103; 2012:S2697
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A182
Sponsors:Wirths (R24)
Summary:Requires public utilities and cable television companies to accommodate and relocate facilities when necessary for transportation infrastructure projects at direction of DOT.
Related:2018:A4779; 2016:A1905; 2014:A1709; 2012:A3110; 2012:S2217
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A187
Sponsors:Wirths (R24); Space (R24)
Summary:Permits business entities and nonprofit organizations to adopt certain responsibilities related to stormwater management basins; provides corporation business tax credit for adoption of stormwater management basins in certain watersheds.
Related:2018:A5790
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A249
Sponsors:DeAngelo (D14); Houghtaling (D11)
Summary:Requires prompt payment of certain construction contracts.
Related:2018:A134; 2016:A5095; 2016:S3367
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A250
Sponsors:DeAngelo (D14); Quijano (D20); Mukherji (D33) +5
Summary:Establishes fire safety standards and protocols for certain light frame residential construction; requires placards identifying primary structural systems of buildings.
Related:2020:S1448; 2020:S2051; 2018:A135; 2018:S1261; 2016:A5196; 2016:S3490
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A293
Sponsors:Mazzeo (D2)
Summary:Requires release of performance guarantee if municipal governing body or engineer fail to meet certain deadlines.
Related:2018:A4440
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Oppose
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A294
Sponsors:Mazzeo (D2); Armato (D2); Mukherji (D33) +4
Summary:Requires release of bid list prior to bid date under "Local Public Contracts Law."
Related:2018:A4580; 2018:S2947
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A368
Sponsors:Kean, S (R30)
Summary:Establishes time periods for adverse possession of certain property.
Related:2020:A2939; 2018:A3428; 2018:A3747; 2018:S1061; 2016:A3800; 2016:A5180; 2016:S1609; 2014:A1682; 2014:A3547; 2014:S1364; 2014:S2143; 2012:A1551; 2012:S2946; 2010:A1451; 2008:A2054; 2008:S130; 2006:A2606; 2006:S1868; 2004:A4193
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A383
Sponsors:Thomson (R30)
Summary:Revises "Contractors' Registration Act" to include water remediation services.
Related:2018:A1158; 2018:S213; 2016:A1330; 2016:S1193; 2014:A1546; 2014:S949; 2012:A4463; 2012:S2948
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A387
Sponsors:Thomson (R30)
Summary:Allows planning and zoning board members to satisfy training requirements on Internet.
Related:2018:A1164; 2016:A2725; 2014:A1529; 2012:A1360; 2010:A2639; 2010:S227; 2008:S1841
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A388
Sponsors:Thomson (R30)
Summary:Permits municipalities to charge a fee to cover ancillary costs of traffic control; limits fee.
Related:2018:A1165; 2016:A2728; 2014:A1530; 2012:A1362; 2010:A3151
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A409
Sponsors:Thomson (R30)
Summary:Provides preference for in-State businesses in State contracting.
Related:2018:A5544; 2018:S3962
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A427
Sponsors:McGuckin (R10); Catalano (R10)
Summary:Limits certain unused sick leave pay and vacation leave carry-forward for public officers and employees.
Related:2018:A751; 2016:A4919; 2016:S2947
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A461
Sponsors:Catalano (R10); McGuckin (R10) +1
Summary:Requires water purveyors to notify municipalities they service regarding water supply and water quality issues.
Related:2018:A626; 2016:A954; 2014:A2331; 2012:A357; 2010:A1279; 2008:A904; 2006:A2958; 2006:S1722
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A477
Sponsors:Webber (R26); Zwicker (D16); Danielsen (D17); Downey (D11) +3
Summary:Requires Commissioner of Community Affairs to compile and annually update list of all unfunded State and federal mandates on municipalities and counties.
Related:2020:S2220; 2018:A277; 2018:S1332; 2016:A1034; 2014:A2085; 2014:S330; 2012:A1785; 2012:S690; 2010:A1218; 2010:S421; 2008:A4150; 2008:S2990
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A484
Sponsors:Webber (R26); Holley (D20)
Summary:Establishes procedure for notification to, and review by, municipalities of certain grant and loan applications for acquisition or development of lands for recreation and conservation purposes.
Related:2018:A288; 2016:A1564; 2014:A597; 2012:A970; 2010:A2266; 2008:A4380
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Agriculture Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A487
Sponsors:Webber (R26) +4
Summary:Prohibits terminal leave compensation for local government employees.
Related:2018:A293; 2016:A1579; 2014:A1621; 2012:A1943; 2010:A2025
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A489
Sponsors:Webber (R26); Burzichelli (D3); Wirths (R24) +1
Summary:Revises timeframes for issuance of certain construction permits by DEP in 90 days.
Related:2018:A296; 2016:A1633; 2014:A4322
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A533
Sponsors:Jimenez (D32); Schepisi (R39); Chaparro (D33)
Summary:Requires property record cards and tax maps prepared in conjunction with revaluations to be produced in electronic format.
Related:2018:A386; 2016:A4053; 2016:S780; 2014:A3188; 2014:S1962
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A541
Sponsors:Jimenez (D32); Mejia (D32)
Summary:Allows local contracting unit to accept bid up to five percent more than lowest responsible bid under certain circumstances.
Related:2018:A4197
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A582
Sponsors:DiMaio (R23); Space (R24); Wirths (R24)
Summary:Prohibits DEP from imposing conditions on projects exempt from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."
Related:2018:A498; 2016:A692; 2014:A538; 2012:A511; 2010:A734; 2008:A602; 2008:S2592; 2006:A3117
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A645
Sponsors:Mazzeo (D2)
Summary:Clarifies municipal authority to share construction code officials.
Related:2018:A5127; 2018:S3565
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A654
Sponsors:Vainieri Huttle (D37) +1
Summary:Requires all elected or appointed local government officers to receive ethics training.
Related:2018:A178; 2018:S1301; 2016:A569; 2016:S84; 2014:A172; 2014:S3188; 2012:A120; 2010:A544; 2010:S1848; 2008:A412; 2008:S261; 2006:A4131; 2006:S587; 2004:A4047; 2004:S2448
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A662
Sponsors:Vainieri Huttle (D37)
Summary:Requires DOT to inspect traffic signs and establish public awareness campaign concerning traffic signs in need of maintenance.
Related:2020:S2192; 2018:A2372; 2018:S4009; 2016:A5111
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A678 Aca (1R)
Sponsors:Vainieri Huttle (D37); Quijano (D20) +1
Summary:Establishes certification program for zoning officers and land use board administrators.
Related:2020:S1504; 2018:A4725; 2018:S3601
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
02/03/2020 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Position:Support

Bill:A696
Sponsors:Sumter (D35); DeCroce (R26); Pinkin (D18); Space (R24); Moriarty (D4) +2
Summary:Requires professional boards to provide for online processing of application for licensure or renewal.
Related:2018:A1982; 2016:A1133; 2016:S2205; 2014:A3561; 2014:S2610
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A702 Aa (1R)
Sponsors:Sumter (D35); Mazzeo (D2); Murphy (D7) +1
Summary:Provides State information technology contracts will require use of software to document computer use by contractor.
Related:2020:S1965; 2018:A3989; 2018:S2960
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
01/27/2020 – Transferred to Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee. Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
02/24/2020 – Amended on Assembly floor, 2nd reading in Assembly (Johnson).
07/30/2020 – Passed in Assembly 65-4-4.
08/03/2020 – Received in Senate and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A718
Sponsors:Johnson (D37)
Summary:Establishes award of attorney's fees to prevailing party in municipal services dispute.
Related:2018:A1020; 2016:A2700; 2016:S1038; 2014:A3070; 2014:S941; 2014:S3070
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A783
Sponsors:Rumpf (R9); Gove (R9)
Summary:Authorizes municipal dredging of lagoon community waterways and levying of special assessment or issuing of bonds to finance such dredging.
Related:2020:S907; 2018:A971; 2018:S1413; 2016:A1178; 2016:S925; 2014:A2159; 2014:S902; 2012:A670; 2012:S1036; 2010:A2444; 2010:S2256; 2008:A2048; 2006:A3171
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A784
Sponsors:Rumpf (R9); Gove (R9)
Summary:Authorizes municipalities to adopt ordinances requiring maintenance and repair of certain wharves, piers, docks and bulkheads.
Related:2020:S1382; 2018:A972; 2018:S897; 2016:A3177; 2016:S928; 2016:S3638; 2014:A3855; 2014:S2506; 2012:S1038; 2010:A334; 2010:S865; 2008:A1944; 2008:S1673; 2006:A4093; 2006:S2549
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A785
Sponsors:Rumpf (R9); Gove (R9)
Summary:"Invest in New Jersey First Act;" requires preference in awarding certain contracts for critical infrastructure projects.
Related:2018:A973; 2016:A3182; 2014:A2774; 2012:A2480; 2012:S1070; 2010:A321; 2010:S1056; 2008:A3446; 2008:S2410
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A790
Sponsors:Rumpf (R9); Gove (R9)
Summary:Directs DOT and NJT to study and report on transportation infrastructure needs in coastal counties.
Related:2018:A3376; 2016:A3194; 2014:A2778; 2012:A2469; 2012:S1547; 2010:A319; 2010:S123; 2008:A3244; 2008:S2185
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A801
Sponsors:Verrelli (D15); Houghtaling (D11); Reynolds-Jackson (D15) +10
Summary:Require business seeking to perform State contract to disclose certain labor and employment law violations.
Related:2018:A5087; 2018:S3429
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
06/18/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
06/29/2020 – Passed in Assembly 73-0-0.
06/30/2020 – Received in Senate and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A845
Sponsors:Reynolds-Jackson (D15); Sumter (D35); McKnight (D31) +2
Summary:Requires entities at every level of government to conduct periodic studies of racial and ethnic disparities in public contracting.
Related:2020:S318; 2018:A6081; 2018:S4233
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A851
Sponsors:Chiaravalloti (D31); Karabinchak (D18)
Summary:Establishes pilot program for automated speed enforcement in work zones.
Related:2018:A3082; 2018:S4250; 2016:A5082
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A882
Sponsors:Giblin (D34)
Summary:Provides for lower speed limits on certain residential access streets.
Related:2020:S2080; 2018:A930; 2016:A1851
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A885
Sponsors:Giblin (D34); DeCroce (R26)
Summary:Establishes pilot program to allow certain counties and municipalities to use single firm for design and inspection services on certain transportation projects.
Related:2018:A933; 2016:A3881; 2014:A4122
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Support
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A888
Sponsors:Giblin (D34)
Summary:Makes appropriation of $260,000,000 to DOT and $140,000,000 to NJT from revenues and other funds of Transportation Trust Fund Authority for transportation projects.
Related:2018:A937; 2016:A4711
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A898
Sponsors:Gove (R9); Rumpf (R9)
Summary:Establishes municipal authority to supervise, discipline and terminate employment of construction code officials.
Related:2018:A679; 2016:A967; 2014:A714; 2012:A610; 2010:A327; 2008:A1695; 2006:A670; 2006:S149; 2004:A2961; 2004:S1642
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A937
Sponsors:Karabinchak (D18)
Summary:Requires construction of sidewalks along certain routes within certain radius of public schools.
Related:2018:A2002; 2016:A4822
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A939
Sponsors:Karabinchak (D18)
Summary:Provides expedited processes related to approval of development projects.
Related:2018:A2005; 2016:A5087
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A968
Sponsors:Conaway (D7); Pinkin (D18); Mukherji (D33); Danielsen (D17) +10
Summary:Requires DEP to adopt Statewide plan to reduce lead exposure from contaminated soils and drinking water.
Related:2020:S77; 2018:A3373; 2018:S682; 2016:A4306; 2016:S3186
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1145
Sponsors:Freiman (D16); Egan (D17); Karabinchak (D18) +13
Summary:Establishes "Electronic Permit Processing Review System."
Related:2020:S1739; 2018:A4463; 2018:S3927
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee.
01/27/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
02/24/2020 – Passed in Assembly 70-9-0. Received in Senate and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
09/21/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Scheduled:11/09/2020 – Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, 1:00p, 1st Floor, Committee Room 4, Annex.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A1186
Sponsors:Zwicker (D16); Murphy (D7); Pinkin (D18)
Summary:Requires DCA to track natural disaster-related spending by State and local government.
Related:2018:A4536; 2018:S2950
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1207
Sponsors:Zwicker (D16); Dancer (R12); Webber (R26)
Summary:Requires professional licensing boards to issue licenses for certain individuals with good standing licenses or certification in other jurisdictions under certain circumstances.
Related:2018:A5803
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A1212
Sponsors:Chaparro (D33)
Summary:Directs public utilities and pipeline operators to reimburse municipalities for certain emergency services.
Related:2020:S1987; 2018:A1471; 2018:S668; 2016:A250; 2016:S1135; 2014:A1161; 2014:S1500; 2012:A4266; 2012:S2938
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1237
Sponsors:Schaer (D36); Wirths (R24) +1
Summary:Requires employers within construction industry to notify employees of certain rights.
Related:2020:S1188; 2018:A2379; 2018:S345; 2016:A4353; 2016:S2901
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1238
Sponsors:Schaer (D36); Timberlake (D34) +1
Summary:Establishes licensing and permit requirements and provides for adoption of standards and regulations for inspection of asbestos in certain structures.
Related:2018:A2380; 2016:A4309
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee.
01/27/2020 – Reported out of committee, referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1245
Sponsors:Schaer (D36); DeAngelo (D14); Calabrese (D36)
Summary:Requires certain notice to be provided by public utility, county, or municipality prior to initiating certain infrastructure projects.
Related:2018:A2400; 2016:A4531
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1273
Sponsors:Greenwald (D6); Vainieri Huttle (D37); Webber (R26) +3
Summary:Requires DEP to submit annual financial report on status of certain fund balances.
Related:2018:A1298; 2016:A1751; 2014:A3169; 2012:A1314; 2010:A1664; 2010:S1180; 2008:A741; 2008:S1580; 2006:A4152
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1278
Sponsors:Greenwald (D6); Vainieri Huttle (D37)
Summary:Authorizes conversion of certain office parks and retail centers to mixed-use developments.
Related:2018:A1309; 2016:A5229
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1283
Sponsors:Greenwald (D6); Mukherji (D33); DeAngelo (D14)
Summary:Directs BPU to establish two-year innovative drinking water supply and wastewater infrastructure grant program.
Related:2018:A2778; 2018:S1888; 2016:A3399
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1285 AcaAa (2R)
Sponsors:Greenwald (D6); Chiaravalloti (D31); Moen (D5) +1
Summary:Establishes procedures for awarding of design-build contracts.
Related:2020:S2874; 2018:A3377; 2018:S1178; 2016:A1730; 2016:S693; 2014:A2009; 2014:S834; 2012:A1332; 2012:S1815; 2010:A3945
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee.
08/24/2020 – Transferred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee. Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.
10/29/2020 – Amended on Assembly floor, 2nd reading in Assembly (Johnson).
Scheduled:11/12/2020 – Assembly Appropriations Committee, 10:30a, remotely.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A1286 Aca (1R)
Sponsors:Greenwald (D6); Mukherji (D33); McKnight (D31) +2
Summary:Permits eligible immigrants to obtain professional and occupational licenses in State.
Related:2020:S843; 2018:A4290; 2018:S2708
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee.
03/05/2020 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A1288
Sponsors:Greenwald (D6)
Summary:Clarifies intent of P.L.2018, c.74 regarding local government utility connection fees.
Related:2018:A5151; 2018:S3503
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A1290
Sponsors:Greenwald (D6)
Summary:Concerns prevailing wage payments in residential construction projects.
Related:2020:S2514; 2018:A5352; 2018:S2693
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1336
Sponsors:Benson (D14); Wimberly (D35); Carter (D22) +10
Summary:Requires DCA to establish procedures for inspection and abatement of mold hazards in residential buildings and school facilities, and certification programs for mold inspectors and mold hazard abatement workers.
Related:2020:S574; 2018:A1433; 2018:S2897; 2016:A381; 2016:S251; 2014:A1007; 2014:S2142; 2012:A1588; 2012:S2081; 2010:A3773; 2010:S2633
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1345
Sponsors:Benson (D14); Johnson (D37); Coughlin (D19) +4
Summary:Establishes Main Street Economic Growth Program to encourage business development in small, highly developed municipalities.
Related:2020:S1997; 2018:A2441; 2018:S3532; 2016:A2223; 2016:S892; 2014:A4521
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1396
Sponsors:Lopez (D19); Vainieri Huttle (D37)
Summary:Concerns information security standards and guidelines for State and local government.
Related:2018:A4247
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1402
Sponsors:Lopez (D19)
Summary:Concerns stop-work orders related to construction worker employment.
Related:2018:A4431; 2018:S2885
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1413
Sponsors:Lopez (D19)
Summary:Requires DOT to compensate local government entities for penalties, fines, and other damages resulting from shutdown of transportation projects funded by Transportation Trust Fund.
Related:2018:A5216; 2018:S3543
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A1415
Sponsors:Lopez (D19); Karabinchak (D18); Kennedy (D22) +1
Summary:Concerns procedures with respect to repair of certain public utility facilities and related street repaving.
Related:2020:S1452; 2018:A5373
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A1416
Sponsors:Lopez (D19)
Summary:Requires public utilities and cable television companies to accommodate and relocate facilities and pay costs thereof when necessary for infrastructure projects.
Related:2018:A5374; 2016:A1902; 2014:A1701; 2012:A1574; 2010:A3896
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A1456
Sponsors:Moriarty (D4)
Summary:Makes certain changes to public access of government records.
Related:2018:A555; 2018:S4221; 2016:A727; 2014:A619; 2012:A1220; 2010:A2114; 2010:S1691
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1461
Sponsors:Moriarty (D4); Johnson (D37) +1
Summary:Concerns compensation and benefits of officers, employees, and members of State and local authorities.
Related:2018:A561; 2016:A734; 2014:A629; 2012:A1232; 2012:S1023; 2010:A2505; 2010:S2044
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1495
Sponsors:Rooney (R40)
Summary:Permits board of chosen freeholders to establish "Sharing Resources" grant and loan program to encourage shared services and municipal consolidation.
Related:2018:A979; 2016:A234; 2014:A1142; 2012:A2287; 2010:A127; 2008:A3019
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A1524
Sponsors:Rooney (R40); Karabinchak (D18); Vainieri Huttle (D37)
Summary:Requires DOT to provide additional information in annual report on pavement condition and conduct pavement lifecycle cost analysis; make report available to public.
Related:2018:A5328
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A1553
Sponsors:Clifton (R12); Rooney (R40)
Summary:Requires DOT to conduct study and issue report on use of rock salt on roadways.
Related:2018:A1788; 2016:A4899
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1571
Sponsors:Houghtaling (D11); Egan (D17); Murphy (D7) +3
Summary:Imposes prevailing wage for public work on properties receiving tax abatements or exemptions.
Related:2020:S1956; 2018:A3691; 2018:S867; 2016:A330; 2016:A3435; 2016:S1162; 2014:A4752; 2014:S3154
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1600
Sponsors:Lampitt (D6); Moriarty (D4) +1
Summary:Encourages local unit sharing of services; makes appropriations.
Related:2020:A3389; 2020:S1; 2018:A1839; 2018:A2929; 2018:S1; 2016:A2490; 2016:A3294; 2016:S1; 2014:A1838; 2014:S1; 2012:A1171; 2012:S2; 2010:A3918; 2010:S2794
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A1688
Sponsors:Burzichelli (D3); Calabrese (D36)
Summary:Expands municipal authority to license and inspect residential rental property.
Related:2020:S1638; 2018:A1513; 2018:S1091; 2016:A2644; 2016:S732; 2014:A4764; 2014:S3277
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1710
Sponsors:Burzichelli (D3)
Summary:Authorizes alternative procedure for sale of municipal sewerage systems to public utilities.
Related:2020:S2207; 2018:A5391; 2018:S3870
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1723
Sponsors:Kennedy (D22)
Summary:Requires public utility performing road excavation to repave part of road that was excavated if that road had been repaved in previous five years.
Related:2018:A1375; 2018:S825; 2016:S2473
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A1756
Sponsors:Munoz (R21) +9
Summary:Prohibits payment to public employees at retirement for certain unused sick leave, provides for forfeiture of payment for unused sick leave for certain criminal convictions, and requires documentation for use of sick leave.
Related:2020:S2073; 2018:A844; 2018:S681; 2016:A653; 2016:S3146; 2014:A158; 2012:A2495
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1798
Sponsors:Peterson (R23) +3
Summary:Requires municipal governing bodies and boards of education to provide sufficient time for all requested public comment at open public meetings.
Related:2018:A1066; 2016:A1534; 2014:A523; 2012:A160; 2010:A2263
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1801
Sponsors:Peterson (R23); DeAngelo (D14)
Summary:Authorizes design professionals to self-certify construction plans.
Related:2018:A1072; 2016:A1543; 2014:A3047
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A1806
Sponsors:Peterson (R23) +1
Summary:Prohibits employment of illegal aliens and requires use of E-Verify program in public contracts.
Related:2018:A1079; 2016:A3674
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A1902
Sponsors:Wimberly (D35); Reynolds-Jackson (D15)
Summary:Requires cost analysis in certain cases when State department contracts out work.
Related:2020:S1288; 2018:A4538; 2018:S1518; 2016:S1736; 2014:S1937; 2012:S1488; 2010:A2687; 2010:S1309; 2008:A3031; 2008:S873; 2006:S1345; 2004:S767; 2002:A1334; 2002:S994; 2000:A1298; 2000:S998; 1998:A186; 1998:S569; 1998:S904; 1996:A1614; 1996:S694; 1994:A3175; 1994:S2224
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Amend
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A1966
Sponsors:Pinkin (D18)
Summary:Revises affidavit of merit requirement in professional malpractice cases.
Related:2018:A336; 2016:A3620
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2009
Sponsors:Bramnick (R21); Schepisi (R39)
Summary:Requires disclosure by independent expenditure groups; limits contributions to certain groups and committees performing public contracts; increases limits on contributions to political parties and candidates.
Related:2018:A1957; 2016:A3639
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2011
Sponsors:Bramnick (R21) +2
Summary:Authorizes Commissioner of Transportation to allow painting of blue line between double yellow centerline marking on public roads.
Related:2018:A1962; 2018:S94; 2016:A4618; 2016:S3094
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A2018
Sponsors:Bramnick (R21)
Summary:Requires Petroleum Products Gross Receipts Tax rate reduction if certain Legislative action is taken that includes increases in other State tax rates and revenue; dedicates revenues from certain sales and use tax increases to "Transportation Trust Fund Ac
Related:2020:S436; 2018:A4025; 2018:S2623
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2044
Sponsors:Pintor Marin (D29)
Summary:Requires owner or operator of industrial establishment applying for de minimis exemption from "Industrial Site Recovery Act" to certify as to no actual knowledge of contamination exceeding remediation standards.
Related:2018:A3419; 2016:A1356; 2014:A1585; 2012:A3367; 2012:S2332
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2045
Sponsors:Pintor Marin (D29)
Summary:Applies local public contract bid threshold amounts to local pay to play and prevailing wage laws.
Related:2020:S1480; 2018:A3420; 2018:S1102; 2016:A1118; 2016:S728; 2014:A4565; 2014:S3138
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2051
Sponsors:Pintor Marin (D29); Mukherji (D33)
Summary:Prohibits sewerage authority from imposing connection fee in certain circumstances.
Related:2018:A4508; 2018:S3204
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2066
Sponsors:Calabrese (D36); Mukherji (D33)
Summary:Subjects county and municipal sewerage authority service rate increases to approval by Board of Public Utilities.
Related:2018:A4030; 2018:S274; 2016:S846; 2014:A3785; 2014:S69; 2012:A1208; 2012:S661; 2010:A2840; 2010:S1822
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2096
Sponsors:Swain (D38); Tully (D38); Calabrese (D36) +1
Summary:Establishes "Enhanced Crossing and Crosswalk Pilot Program" in Bergen County.
Related:2018:A5621
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2101 Aca (1R)
Sponsors:Swain (D38); Tully (D38); Verrelli (D15) +6
Summary:Requires public utilities and local units to provide notice prior to initiating certain infrastructure projects.
Related:2020:S828; 2018:A5655; 2018:S3989
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
02/20/2020 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A2110
Sponsors:Swain (D38); Chiaravalloti (D31); Benson (D14) +1
Summary:Requires Division of Highway Traffic Safety to conduct public awareness campaign regarding bicycle and pedestrian safety.
Related:2018:A6069
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2116
Sponsors:Tully (D38); Swain (D38); Armato (D2) +7
Summary:Requires State Treasurer to submit report to Legislature every six months identifying deadlines for applications for federal funds by State agencies.
Related:2020:S2009; 2018:A4126; 2018:S2791
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
02/03/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
02/24/2020 – Passed in Assembly 79-0-0. Received in Senate and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2123
Sponsors:Tully (D38); Swain (D38); Freiman (D16) +1
Summary:Establishes Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Council.
Related:2020:S1915; 2018:A5295; 2018:S1864; 2016:A1461; 2016:S631; 2014:A3888; 2014:S2521
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2152 Aca (1R)
Sponsors:Mukherji (D33); Pintor Marin (D29); Holley (D20); Chiaravalloti (D31) +6
Summary:Authorizes DCA, DEP, DOT, and municipalities, to provide priority consideration to permit applications for green building projects.
Related:2018:A1903; 2018:S2916; 2016:A2081; 2016:S3129; 2014:A2580; 2012:A3103; 2012:S2732; 2010:A1102; 2008:A4190
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
07/20/2020 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2190
Sponsors:McKeon (D27); Vainieri Huttle (D37) +2
Summary:"Plastic Container Recycling Enhancement Act."
Related:2018:A1208; 2018:S4179; 2016:A1482; 2014:A1752; 2012:A1970; 2010:A2225; 2008:A1622; 2006:A2850; 2006:S556; 2004:S2578
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2206
Sponsors:McKeon (D27); Space (R24); Wirths (R24) +2
Summary:Concerns regulation of solid waste, hazardous waste, and soil and fill recycling industries.
Related:2018:A4267; 2018:S1683; 2016:A1352; 2016:S2306; 2014:A1581; 2012:A2580; 2012:S1351
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
03/16/2020 – Withdrawn from the files.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A2267
Sponsors:Greenwald (D6); Verrelli (D15)
Summary:Requires certain public contract bid advertisements to contain certified cost estimate ranges, specifies grounds for rejection of all bids, and requires 50% guaranty on bids; designated as the Fairness in Bidding Act.
Related:2018:A1285; 2016:A1737; 2014:A2027; 2012:A4147
History:01/27/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A2268
Sponsors:Greenwald (D6); Dancer (R12)
Summary:Allows municipalities and boards of education to jointly contract for certain group insurance benefits for their employees.
Related:2020:S750; 2018:A4568; 2018:S2899
History:01/27/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2302
Sponsors:Pintor Marin (D29); Benson (D14); Timberlake (D34) +1
Summary:Establishes creative crosswalks pilot program.
History:01/27/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
10/22/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A2379
Sponsors:Pinkin (D18)
Summary:Excludes permit applications for construction of certain pipelines and related infrastructure from eligibility for automatic approval if DEP fails to take action on application within 90 days.
Related:2018:A3517
History:02/03/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2380
Sponsors:Pinkin (D18)
Summary:Pertains to certain review and approval responsibilities of land surveyors.
Related:2018:S1464; 2016:A2163; 2016:S2256; 2014:A2600; 2012:A1851; 2010:A408; 2008:A3361
History:02/03/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee.
Position:Amend
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A2385
Sponsors:Wimberly (D35); Benson (D14)
Summary:Requires Commissioner of Transportation to publish notice of certain transportation-related infrastructure projects and activities on Internet website, and directs State Comptroller to monitor publication of those notifications.
Related:2020:S301; 2018:A1130; 2018:S355; 2016:A1868; 2016:S671; 2014:A4157; 2014:S1424; 2012:S1591; 2010:S103; 2008:S2721
History:02/03/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2391
Sponsors:Wimberly (D35)
Summary:Changes types of development requiring CAFRA permit from DEP.
Related:2018:A1125; 2016:A1863; 2014:A1400; 2014:S65; 2012:A3921
History:02/03/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2406
Sponsors:Wimberly (D35); Calabrese (D36) +1
Summary:Designated the Equitable Disclosure Act of 2010, modifies provisions of MLUL concerning objectors to applications for development.
Related:2018:A1140; 2016:A2210; 2016:S2045; 2014:A1383; 2012:A1642; 2010:A3279
History:02/03/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A2432
Sponsors:Benson (D14); DeAngelo (D14); Space (R24) +1
Summary:Establishes "Local Governmental Process Activities Disclosure Act."
Related:2018:A2434; 2016:A395; 2016:S1402; 2014:A1034; 2014:S2561; 2012:A3879; 2012:A3882; 2012:S2585
History:02/03/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2533
Sponsors:Bramnick (R21); Thomson (R30)
Summary:Allows person calling certain State or local government entities to have option of speaking or leaving a recorded message with a human telephone operator during normal business hours.
Related:2018:A2153; 2016:A1049; 2014:A316; 2012:A1605; 2010:A778; 2008:A228; 2006:A2690
History:02/03/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2534
Sponsors:Bramnick (R21)
Summary:Establishes "Government Functions and Services Study Commission."
Related:2020:S258; 2018:A1960; 2018:S504; 2016:A4282; 2016:S339; 2014:S723; 2012:S1473; 2010:A2175; 2010:S1343; 2008:A1986; 2008:S283; 2006:A4627; 2006:S257
History:02/03/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2573
Sponsors:DeAngelo (D14)
Summary:Eliminates exception to public advertising and bidding requirements for certain public contracts involving insurance coverage and consulting services.
Related:2018:A2541; 2016:A2250; 2014:A1493; 2014:S1399; 2012:A2901; 2012:S2688
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2591
Sponsors:DeAngelo (D14)
Summary:Requires municipal agency under MLUL to notify prospective applicant of potential need for additional governmental approvals.
Related:2018:A2610; 2016:A198; 2016:S2696; 2014:A1484; 2014:S1459; 2012:A206; 2012:S1021; 2010:A3198; 2010:S2564
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A2607
Sponsors:DeAngelo (D14); Egan (D17); Giblin (D34); Verrelli (D15) +10
Summary:Revises definition of "public works projects" to permit project labor agreements for more projects.
Related:2020:S1370; 2018:A4676; 2018:A6091; 2018:S4219
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
06/15/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
06/18/2020 – Substituted by S-1370.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2629
Sponsors:Murphy (D7)
Summary:Concerns job order contracts for public work.
Related:2018:A4895; 2018:S3175
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A2633
Sponsors:Mukherji (D33); Pinkin (D18)
Summary:Requires outdoor lighting fixtures installed or replaced by, or on behalf of State, or at projects receiving State funds, to meet certain criteria.
Related:2018:A5245
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A2714
Sponsors:Vainieri Huttle (D37)
Summary:Permits municipal reorganization meetings to be held on alternative dates.
Related:2018:A3281; 2016:A4076
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2782
Sponsors:Pinkin (D18); Vainieri Huttle (D37)
Summary:Requires certain State projects to be designed and managed to include sustainable landscapes.
Related:2018:A4003; 2018:S2381; 2016:S3543
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2783
Sponsors:Pinkin (D18); Vainieri Huttle (D37)
Summary:Directs DEP to develop guidelines concerning State and local government purchase of goods made from recycled material.
Related:2020:S1671; 2018:A5897
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2785 Aca (1R)
Sponsors:Pinkin (D18)
Summary:Requires land use plan element of municipal master plan to include climate change-related hazard vulnerability assessment.
Related:2020:S2607; 2018:A5738; 2018:S3670
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
10/08/2020 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2801
Sponsors:Murphy (D7); Vainieri Huttle (D37); Rooney (R40)
Summary:Requires certain public utilities to provide customers notice of certain utility work that could impact traffic.
Related:2018:A3675; 2018:S2391
History:02/20/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2802
Sponsors:Schaer (D36)
Summary:Establishes the "New Jersey Electronic Plan Review System."
Related:2018:A3543; 2018:S2351; 2016:A5085; 2016:S1445; 2014:S3053
History:02/20/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A2820
Sponsors:Murphy (D7)
Summary:Requires municipalities to accept complaints and provide certain municipal announcements by electronic means.
Related:2018:A3682; 2018:S2936
History:02/20/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2859
Sponsors:Schaer (D36)
Summary:Directs public utility to reimburse municipality for police services required for safe completion of public utility project no later than 60 days after municipality submits bill to public utility.
Related:2018:A2176
History:02/20/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A2877
Sponsors:Dancer (R12); Vainieri Huttle (D37); Reynolds-Jackson (D15) +1
Summary:Requires registration of certain vacant and abandoned properties with municipalities and provides enforcement tools related to maintenance of these properties.
Related:2020:S1149; 2018:A5084; 2018:S1155; 2016:S1467; 2014:S959
History:02/20/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2889
Sponsors:Munoz (R21)
Summary:Requires evaluation of appropriateness of light frame construction for multiple dwellings and imposes moratorium on light frame construction until determination and recommendations are adopted.
Related:2018:A2502; 2016:A1611; 2014:A4195; 2014:S2772
History:02/20/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2913
Sponsors:Webber (R26); Vainieri Huttle (D37) +1
Summary:Permits members of Community Emergency Response Teams to perform traffic duties under certain circumstances.
Related:2018:A5874
History:02/20/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.
10/19/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2924
Sponsors:Webber (R26)
Summary:Authorizes installation of automatic standby generators in certain residences without zoning or planning board approval.
Related:2018:A2261; 2018:S2237; 2016:A3564; 2016:A3750; 2016:S204; 2014:A4330; 2014:S2313
History:02/20/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2925
Sponsors:Webber (R26)
Summary:Waives certain inspection fees for municipally owned affordable housing developments.
Related:2018:A2978; 2018:S1560; 2016:A4929; 2016:S3253
History:02/20/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A2935
Sponsors:Webber (R26)
Summary:Eliminates automatic increases of petroleum products taxes.
Related:2018:A4516; 2018:S3718
History:02/20/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2939
Sponsors:Webber (R26)
Summary:Concerns time frames for establishing or enforcing property rights related to adverse possession.
Related:2020:A368; 2018:A3428; 2018:A3747; 2018:S1061; 2016:A3800; 2016:A5180; 2016:S1609; 2014:A1682; 2014:A3547; 2014:S1364; 2014:S2143; 2012:A1551; 2012:S2946; 2010:A1451; 2008:A2054; 2008:S130; 2006:A2606; 2006:S1868; 2004:A4193
History:02/20/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2958
Sponsors:McKeon (D27); Zwicker (D16)
Summary:Permits municipalities to require that new construction be solar ready.
Related:2020:S1548; 2018:S600; 2016:S3464
History:02/20/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A2975
Sponsors:Webber (R26)
Summary:Exempts expansion or reconstruction, within 125 percent of existing footprint, of municipal and county buildings and certain emergency services buildings from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."
Related:2020:S937; 2018:A2203; 2018:S894; 2016:A4222; 2016:S2572
History:02/20/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A3019
Sponsors:Lampitt (D6)
Summary:Authorizes DOT, NJTA, and SJTA to permit BPU-certified persons to install and maintain solar photovoltaic panels on noise barriers erected on roads and highways.
Related:2018:A1840; 2016:A2491; 2016:S2733; 2014:A1843; 2012:A2430; 2010:A1553; 2010:S460; 2008:A3347; 2008:S2218
History:02/20/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3040
Sponsors:Lampitt (D6)
Summary:Prohibits local government agency from employing person on paid leave from local government agency of another county or municipality.
Related:2018:A3155; 2016:A1436; 2014:A1820; 2012:A1143; 2010:A1529; 2008:A638; 2008:S2347; 2006:A4376
History:02/20/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3057
Sponsors:Greenwald (D6)
Summary:Modifies requirements for preliminary site plans and subdivisions under Municipal Land Use Law.
Related:2018:A1307; 2016:A4746; 2016:S2788
History:02/20/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Amend
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A3105
Sponsors:McKeon (D27)
Summary:Establishes requirements for newly installed and replacement electric utility poles and transmission towers.
Related:2018:A2907; 2016:A2819; 2014:A2534; 2012:A3621
History:02/24/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3107
Sponsors:McKeon (D27)
Summary:Permits municipalities and counties to issue bonds to fund buy-out of accumulated leave time in order to reduce future terminal leave expenses.
Related:2018:A2936; 2016:A2843; 2014:A3698
History:02/24/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3111
Sponsors:McKeon (D27)
Summary:Restricts use of eminent domain by private pipeline companies to those demonstrating pipeline is in the public interest and that agree to certain regulation by BPU.
Related:2018:A2944; 2018:S799; 2016:A2817; 2016:S1615; 2014:A4178; 2014:S2748
History:02/24/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3128
Sponsors:DeAngelo (D14)
Summary:Concerns prompt payment of construction contracts.
Related:2018:A2548; 2016:A2521; 2016:S1196; 2014:A832; 2014:S2482; 2012:A1023; 2010:A4387; 2010:S3145
History:02/24/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A3130
Sponsors:DeAngelo (D14)
Summary:Concerns apprenticeship programs and other standards for public works contractors.
Related:2018:A2477; 2016:A2539; 2014:A2286; 2012:A2048; 2012:S975; 2010:A2253; 2010:S2560; 2008:A4305; 2008:S3094
History:02/24/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3134
Sponsors:DeAngelo (D14); Verrelli (D15)
Summary:Concerns registration of contractors and sets criteria for responsible bidders in public work.
Related:2020:S875; 2018:A3934; 2018:S2688; 2016:A307; 2014:A2388; 2014:S2253; 2012:A3359; 2012:S2604
History:02/24/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A3142
Sponsors:DeAngelo (D14) +1
Summary:Revises certain licensure requirements to operate water supply and wastewater treatment systems.
Related:2020:S2672; 2018:A3354; 2018:S738; 2016:A2962; 2016:S2257; 2014:A1799; 2012:A3639
History:02/24/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A3165
Sponsors:Murphy (D7)
Summary:Clarifies that application to collocate wireless communications equipment be reviewed by administrative officer.
Related:2018:A4888
History:02/24/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3227
Sponsors:Dancer (R12); Murphy (D7); Vainieri Huttle (D37)
Summary:Revises requirements for signage indicating accessible facilities for people with disabilities.
Related:2018:A2816; 2016:A2900; 2014:A3743
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Human Services Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3238
Sponsors:Peterson (R23)
Summary:Requires certain conditions affecting application for development or zoning variance to be recorded with municipality and county.
Related:2018:A2744; 2016:A1532; 2014:A521; 2012:A157; 2010:A620; 2008:S1893
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3280
Sponsors:DeAngelo (D14)
Summary:Provides explicit authorization for the Schools Development Authority to use the design/build/operate/maintain procurement model for school facilities projects.
Related:2018:A3446; 2016:A2760; 2014:A3018; 2012:A220; 2010:A4316; 2010:S3092
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Education Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A3310
Sponsors:McGuckin (R10); Catalano (R10)
Summary:Requires municipalities to reimburse qualified private communities for street paving costs.
Related:2020:S136; 2018:A717; 2018:S1253; 2016:A1282; 2016:S1709; 2014:A1212; 2014:S501; 2012:A403; 2012:S1248; 2010:A2638; 2010:S1330
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A3341
Sponsors:Pinkin (D18)
Summary:Requires municipalities, public utilities, and State to use LED technology in certain street lights.
Related:2020:S334; 2018:A3998; 2018:S2380; 2016:A4696; 2016:S3060
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A3345
Sponsors:Pinkin (D18)
Summary:Establishes uniform alternative assessment for commercial renewable energy systems and limits municipal construction permit fees for non-commercial renewable energy systems.
Related:2020:S338; 2018:A4193; 2018:S2716
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3346
Sponsors:Pinkin (D18); Vainieri Huttle (D37)
Summary:Prohibits sale of expanded polystyrene food service products and food packaged in those products.
Related:2018:A4105; 2018:S2603
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3383
Sponsors:McKeon (D27)
Summary:Permits municipalities to prohibit gas connections in new construction.
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3385
Sponsors:McKeon (D27)
Summary:Requires installation of operational automatic rain sensor on lawn sprinklers as condition of sale and on lawn sprinklers on commercial, retail or industrial property and in common interest communities within specified timeframes.
Related:2018:A2914; 2016:A1484; 2014:A1754; 2012:A1972; 2010:A2123; 2010:A2124; 2010:A2236; 2010:S447; 2010:S448; 2008:A1625; 2008:S704; 2008:S705; 2006:A3591; 2006:A3593; 2006:S2156; 2006:S2157
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3389
Sponsors:McKeon (D27) +1
Summary:Encourages sharing of services; makes appropriations.
Related:2020:A1600; 2020:S1; 2018:A1839; 2018:A2929; 2018:S1; 2016:A2490; 2016:A3294; 2016:S1; 2014:A1838; 2014:S1; 2012:A1171; 2012:S2; 2010:A3918; 2010:S2794
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A3410
Sponsors:Dunn (R25)
Summary:Prohibits DEP from requiring installers of individual subsurface sewage disposal systems to possess certain certification.
Related:2018:A5109; 2018:S3513
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3413
Sponsors:Dunn (R25)
Summary:Requires State agencies, when developing and proposing rules, to utilize approaches that will accomplish objectives of statutory law while minimizing adverse economic impact on municipalities.
Related:2018:A2971; 2018:S1299; 2016:A3100; 2016:S1767; 2014:A404; 2012:A1046; 2010:A3289
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3494
Sponsors:Vainieri Huttle (D37); Swain (D38)
Summary:Prohibits snowplow operators from depositing snow in front of certain access points used by persons with disabilities.
Related:2020:S2070; 2018:A3564; 2018:S1900; 2016:A2361; 2016:S2314; 2014:A3746; 2014:S2386
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Human Services Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3517
Sponsors:Moen (D5)
Summary:Eliminates five percent down payment requirement for bond ordinances approved by counties and municipalities.
Related:2020:S1472; 2018:S2512; 2016:A1640; 2016:S2334; 2014:A1065; 2012:A2447; 2012:S616; 2010:S2209
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A3522
Sponsors:Mukherji (D33); Chaparro (D33)
Summary:Prohibits sewerage authorities, municipal authorities, and local units of government from charging interest on unpaid sewer fees and charges attributable to State or local entities, including housing authorities.
Related:2018:A4798; 2018:S275; 2016:S857; 2014:S2563
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A3538
Sponsors:Vainieri Huttle (D37)
Summary:Establishes procedures and standards regarding public services privatization contracts.
Related:2020:S1711; 2018:A3275; 2018:S1743; 2016:A2300; 2016:S798; 2014:A2873; 2014:S770; 2012:A998; 2012:S968; 2010:A3407; 2010:S2323
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A3539
Sponsors:Benson (D14)
Summary:Authorizes DOT to contract for certain services, equipment, and materials without participation from or approval by Department of Treasury.
Related:2018:A6082; 2018:S3922
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A3578
Sponsors:Pinkin (D18)
Summary:Exempts solar energy systems from building fees.
Related:2018:A4002; 2018:S607; 2016:S3472
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3579
Sponsors:Pinkin (D18)
Summary:Concerns expenses to municipalities for tree purchase, planting, and removal.
Related:2020:S221; 2018:S1466
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3587
Sponsors:Pinkin (D18); Chaparro (D33); Vainieri Huttle (D37)
Summary:Requires public agency receiving State funds to post on website use of State funds for public work contracts with minority, women, and veteran owned business.
Related:2020:S904
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3618
Sponsors:Quijano (D20); Mazzeo (D2) +1
Summary:Requires certain local authorities to inspect, maintain, and repair fire hydrants in planned real estate developments.
Related:2020:S494; 2018:A1745; 2018:S2774; 2016:A4123; 2016:S2522
History:03/05/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A3621
Sponsors:Quijano (D20)
Summary:Requires municipal governing body approval of agreement between police force and private outdoor video surveillance camera company.
Related:2018:A5909
History:03/05/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3708
Sponsors:Dancer (R12)
Summary:Allows relocation of certain exceptions from deed restrictions on preserved farmland.
Related:2018:A3139; 2016:A3777
History:03/16/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Agriculture Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3737
Sponsors:Dancer (R12)
Summary:Clarifies that deed of easement for preserved farmland allows soil disturbance for construction of any new agriculture building or roadway.
Related:2018:A1696; 2016:A5171
History:03/16/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Agriculture Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A3785 Aca (1R)
Sponsors:Greenwald (D6); Mazzeo (D2); Pinkin (D18) +6
Summary:"Electronic Construction Procurement Act."
Related:2020:S2085
History:03/05/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
06/18/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
06/25/2020 – Recommitted to Assembly Appropriations Committee. Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.
06/29/2020 – Substituted by S-2085 (1R).
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A3791
Sponsors:Moen (D5)
Summary:Requires DOT to compensate local government entities for contractual delay damages resulting from shutdown of transportation projects funded by Transportation Trust Fund; authorizes local government entities to use certain funds for transportation project
Related:2020:S1909; 2018:S1276; 2016:A4114; 2016:S2776
History:03/16/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A3809
Sponsors:Pinkin (D18)
Summary:Prohibits attachment of homestead in medical malpractice judgment.
Related:2018:A337; 2016:A3621
History:03/16/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3844
Sponsors:Freiman (D16); Greenwald (D6); Chaparro (D33) +15
Summary:Concerns business interruption insurance during coronavirus disease 2019 state of emergency.
History:03/16/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee. Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly. Emergency resolution 63-0-0 (Greenwald).
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3846
Sponsors:Sumter (D35); Chaparro (D33); Quijano (D20); Madden (D4); Lagana (D38) +15
Summary:Creates "Temporary Lost Wage Unemployment Program;" allows persons to claim for lost wages due to coronavirus disease 2019, and employers to pay wages to workers ordered under quarantine by licensed healthcare practitioner; appropriates $20,000,000.
Related:2020:S2293
History:03/16/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee. Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly. Emergency resolution 63-0-0 (Greenwald). Passed in Assembly 65-0-0. Received in Senate w/o committee reference, 2nd reading in Senate.
03/19/2020 – Substituted for S-2293. Passed in Senate and sent to Governor 34-0.
05/04/2020 – Governor's veto received in the Assembly.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3875
Sponsors:Lopez (D19)
Summary:Establishes strategic road salt reserve fund and strategic road salt reserve within DOT.
Related:2020:S999; 2018:A3062; 2018:S1634; 2016:A1942; 2016:S1227; 2014:A3074; 2014:S2001
History:03/23/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3876
Sponsors:Lopez (D19)
Summary:Defines "mobile home park" as "multiple dwelling" for inspection purposes.
Related:2020:S2106; 2018:A3655; 2018:S947; 2016:A2747; 2016:S1253; 2014:A792; 2014:S1199; 2012:A1266; 2012:S838; 2010:A3181; 2010:S852; 2008:A984; 2008:S609; 2006:A239; 2006:S819; 2004:A380; 2004:S1313; 2002:A2078; 2000:A3895; 2000:S994; 1998:S479; 1996:S510; 1994:S1680
History:03/23/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3900
Sponsors:Sumter (D35); Chaparro (D33); Quijano (D20) +6
Summary:Concerns family leave and disability benefits during epidemic-related emergencies.
Related:2020:S2304
History:03/23/2020 – Introduced, 1st reading w/o committee reference, 2nd reading in Assembly.
03/25/2020 – Substituted by S-2304.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3902
Sponsors:Wimberly (D35); Coughlin (D19); Armato (D2); Scharfenberger (R13)
Summary:Permits extension of certain deadlines applicable to local government units under emergency circumstances.
History:03/23/2020 – Introduced, 1st reading w/o committee reference, 2nd reading in Assembly.
03/25/2020 – Passed in Assembly 79-0-0.
04/09/2020 – Received in Senate w/o committee reference, 2nd reading in Senate.
Position:Support
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A3919 Aca w/GR (2R)
Sponsors:Calabrese (D36); Spearman (D5); Murphy (D7); Sarlo (D36); Sweeney (D3); Singleton (D7); Bucco (R25) +22
Summary:Extends certain permits, approvals, and deadlines during COVID-19 emergency.
Related:2020:S2346
History:04/09/2020 – Introduced, 1st reading w/o committee reference, 2nd reading in Assembly.
05/01/2020 – Recommitted to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development.
05/07/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
05/11/2020 – Recommitted to Assembly Appropriations Committee. Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.
05/14/2020 – Passed in Assembly 79-0-0. Received in Senate w/o committee reference, 2nd reading in Senate. Substituted for S-2346 (SCS). Passed in Senate and sent to Governor 36-0.
06/25/2020 – Governor's conditional veto rcvd in Assembly. 1st reading in Assembly to concur with Governor's recommendations. 2nd reading in Assembly to concur with Governor's recommendations.
06/29/2020 – Passed in Assembly 73-0-0. Received in Senate, 2nd reading in Senate to concur with Governor's recommendations. Passed in Senate and sent to Governor 37-0.
07/01/2020 – Signed by the Governor P.L.2020, c.53.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A3960
Sponsors:Benson (D14)
Summary:Allows CBT and GIT tax credits to certain taxpayers that retain employees during COVID-19 pandemic.
Related:2020:S2348
History:05/01/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Budget Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3969 Aca (1R)
Sponsors:Danielsen (D17); Mukherji (D33); Verrelli (D15); Sarlo (D36) +3
Summary:Allows extension of certain local government timeframes; allows local governments to accept certain payments; allows local governments to conduct certain meetings remotely; adjusts certain property tax distribution and notice requirements.
Related:2020:S2392
History:05/07/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.
05/11/2020 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.
05/14/2020 – Passed in Assembly 70-6-4. Received in Senate w/o committee reference, 2nd reading in Senate. Substituted for S-2392 (1R). Passed in Senate and sent to Governor 37-1.
05/15/2020 – Signed by the Governor P.L.2020, c.34.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A3987
Sponsors:Wirths (R24) +1
Summary:Specifies conditions under which State, county, municipality, independent authority, school district, or higher education institution can grant unpaid or paid leave of absence to public employee to perform work for labor organization.
Related:2018:A3534; 2016:A239; 2014:A1148; 2012:A3017; 2012:S2031
History:05/04/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3988
Sponsors:Wirths (R24) +1
Summary:Suspends pension of any retired public employee who resumes public employment with compensation more than $15,000.
Related:2018:A235; 2016:A3215; 2016:S515; 2014:A114; 2014:S883; 2012:A860; 2012:S601; 2010:A4049; 2010:S2716
History:05/04/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3989
Sponsors:Wirths (R24) +1
Summary:Allocates $10 million of constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for grants for certain lake management activities for recreation and conservation purposes.
Related:2020:S1986
History:05/04/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3996 AcaSca (2R)
Sponsors:Lopez (D19); McKnight (D31); Karabinchak (D18); Ruiz (D29); Vitale (D19) +11
Summary:Permits modification of scope of work or terms and conditions of contract between non-profit organizations and State agencies for failure to perform due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Related:2020:S2451
History:05/01/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.
05/11/2020 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.
05/14/2020 – Passed in Assembly 80-0-0. Received in Senate and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
07/22/2020 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate.
08/27/2020 – Substituted for S-2451 (1R). Passed in Senate 39-0. Received in Assembly, 2nd reading in Assembly to concur with Senate amendments.
09/24/2020 – Passed in Assembly and sent to Governor 79-0-0.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A3999 Acs (ACS)
Sponsors:Giblin (D34); Burzichelli (D3); Murphy (D7); Downey (D11) +8
Summary:Concerns employment benefits and coronavirus disease 2019 infections contracted by essential employees.
Related:2020:S2380
History:05/04/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
07/27/2020 – Transferred to Assembly Appropriations Committee. Reported out of committee with committee substitute, 2nd reading in Assembly.
07/30/2020 – Substituted by S-2380 (SCS/1R).
Position:Monitor

Bill:A4010
Sponsors:Karabinchak (D18)
Summary:Requires entities performing certain construction services on public contracts to carry errors and omissions insurance.
History:05/04/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A4024
Sponsors:Dancer (R12)
Summary:Requires BPU to consider certain revenue-raising limitations when determining whether to approve increases in public utility rates, fares or charges that may be assessed to municipalities.
Related:2018:A2993; 2016:A3118; 2014:A2254; 2012:A2089; 2010:A896; 2008:A2781
History:05/04/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A4067
Sponsors:Dancer (R12)
Summary:Requires anticipation of parking fees in county and municipal budgets.
Related:2018:A2953; 2016:A2895; 2014:A3800
History:05/07/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A4094
Sponsors:Dancer (R12)
Summary:Permits municipality to charge public utility fee to cover full cost of traffic control services that municipality deemed necessary due to emergency work performed by public utility.
Related:2018:A2991; 2016:A1723; 2014:A4852
History:05/07/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A4096
Sponsors:Dancer (R12)
Summary:Restores parity among public utilities with regard to formula used to calculate amount of refund given to developers for extension of public utility infrastructure.
Related:2018:A2995; 2016:A3511; 2016:S2052
History:05/07/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A4119
Sponsors:McGuckin (R10); Catalano (R10)
Summary:Prohibits default approvals of certain municipal land use applications, and permits municipal agencies to not hold certain required meetings, under emergency circumstances.
Related:2020:S2439
History:05/07/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A4145
Sponsors:Zwicker (D16) +1
Summary:Requires BPU to establish and maintain electronic docketing system providing online document access to public.
History:05/11/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
10/19/2020 – Combined with A-4556 (ACS).
Position:Monitor

Bill:A4164
Sponsors:Scharfenberger (R13); Dunn (R25)
Summary:Suspends running of timeframes for county planning board action during state of emergency.
History:05/28/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A4196
Sponsors:Scharfenberger (R13)
Summary:Extends time frame for municipalities to adopt municipal stormwater plans and ordinances.
History:06/01/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A4225
Sponsors:Mukherji (D33); Lopez (D19); Schaer (D36) +2
Summary:Prohibits lawful presence in United States as qualification for obtaining professional or occupational license.
Related:2020:S2455
History:06/08/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee.
07/20/2020 – Transferred to Assembly Judiciary Committee. Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
07/30/2020 – Substituted by S-2455.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A4262
Sponsors:Murphy (D7); Verrelli (D15)
Summary:Concerns stop construction orders.
Related:2018:A4355; 2018:S2760
History:06/15/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A4294
Sponsors:Pintor Marin (D29)
Summary:Permits certain retail activity during current public health emergency and state of emergency.
History:06/22/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A4298
Sponsors:Moen (D5); Carter (D22); Lopez (D19) +29
Summary:Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2021.
Related:2020:S2498
History:06/22/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
06/25/2020 – Transferred to Assembly Appropriations Committee. Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
06/29/2020 – Substituted by S-2498.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A4299
Sponsors:Mejia (D32); McKnight (D31); McKeon (D27) +30
Summary:Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2021.
Related:2020:S2499
History:06/22/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
06/25/2020 – Transferred to Assembly Appropriations Committee. Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
06/29/2020 – Substituted by S-2499.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A4300
Sponsors:Pintor Marin (D29)
Summary:Allows municipal governing board or body to establish guidelines for the outdoor sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
History:06/22/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A4397
Sponsors:Pinkin (D18); Conaway (D7)
Summary:Allows installation of residential solar energy systems prior to obtaining construction permit or interconnection approval during COVID-19 emergency.
Related:2020:S2606
History:07/16/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A4418
Sponsors:Murphy (D7); Dunn (R25)
Summary:Allows municipality to suspend certain zoning requirements during COVID-19 emergency.
Related:2020:S2542
History:07/20/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A4462
Sponsors:Murphy (D7); Schepisi (R39); Reynolds-Jackson (D15) +4
Summary:Provides certain employment protections for working parents due to school closure during state of emergency and public health emergency.
Related:2020:S2810
History:07/30/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A4489
Sponsors:Schepisi (R39) +1
Summary:Waives requirement to attend in-person continuing education as a result of public health emergency.
History:08/10/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A4525 Aca (1R)
Sponsors:Freiman (D16); Mazzeo (D2); Verrelli (D15); Houghtaling (D11) +9
Summary:Concerns certain economic activity.
Related:2020:S2980
History:08/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Agriculture Committee.
09/14/2020 – Transferred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.
09/17/2020 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.
09/24/2020 – Passed in Assembly 79-0-0.
10/08/2020 – Received in Senate and referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A4552
Sponsors:Houghtaling (D11); Benson (D14); Tully (D38)
Summary:Exempts New Jersey Infrastructure Bank projects from certain local bond requirements.
Related:2020:S767; 2018:S4329
History:08/24/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A4601
Sponsors:Wirths (R24)
Summary:Prohibits DOT from taking certain action on certain rock fall mitigation projects and requires DOT to conduct analysis on project alternatives.
Related:2020:S2863
History:09/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A4850
Sponsors:Karabinchak (D18); Freiman (D16); Calabrese (D36) +4
Summary:Establishes expedited construction inspection program.
Related:2020:S3095
History:10/19/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development.
10/22/2020 – Reported out of committee, referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A4869
Sponsors:Wirths (R24)
Summary:Requires certain bidders for prevailing wage public work to provide proof that prevailing wage will be paid.
Related:2020:S2414
History:10/22/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:A4881
Sponsors:Greenwald (D6)
Summary:Prohibits appeal of land use decision related to holding meeting electronically.
History:10/26/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:A4894
Sponsors:Mazzeo (D2) +1
Summary:Incorporates boardwalks into transportation local aid program and provides for Local Aid Infrastructure Fund grants to boardwalk projects.
Related:2018:S4168
History:10/26/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.

Bill:A4933
Sponsors:Burzichelli (D3); Benson (D14)
Summary:Requires developers to offer unit concrete products that utilize carbon footprint-reducing technology as option in new construction; establishes tax incentives, and State and local purchasing preferences, for unit concrete products that utilize carbon foo
Related:2020:S3091
History:11/05/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:ACR24
Sponsors:Peters (R8); Bramnick (R21) +6
Summary:Proposes constitutional amendment to establish a 2 percent cap on annual appropriations increases for certain State government spending.
Related:2020:SCR22; 2018:ACR193; 2018:SCR117; 2016:SCR31; 2014:ACR71; 2014:SCR27; 2012:ACR135; 2012:SCR21; 2010:ACR130; 2010:ACR139; 2010:SCR103; 2010:SCR124
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:ACR105
Sponsors:Bramnick (R21); Wirths (R24) +2
Summary:Establishes four joint legislative strategic planning committees to recommend proposals that offer long-term solutions to major issues facing this State.
Related:2018:ACR89; 2016:ACR67; 2014:ACR184
History:02/03/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:AR30
Sponsors:Chiaravalloti (D31); Vainieri Huttle (D37) +1
Summary:Urges counties and municipalities to adopt "Slow Down, Save Lives" public awareness initiative.
Related:2018:AR18; 2016:AR277
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:AR127
Sponsors:Vainieri Huttle (D37); Timberlake (D34)
Summary:Urges municipalities to implement complete streets policy to improve quality of life in communities across State.
Related:2018:AR151
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:AR137
Sponsors:Peterson (R23)
Summary:Encourages municipalities to accept electronically submitted documents from licensed architects and landscape architects.
Related:2018:AR72; 2016:AR262
History:03/16/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S1
Sponsors:Sweeney (D3); Gopal (D11) +2
Summary:Encourages sharing of services; makes appropriations.
Related:2020:A1600; 2020:A3389; 2018:A1839; 2018:A2929; 2018:S1; 2016:A2490; 2016:A3294; 2016:S1; 2014:A1838; 2014:S1; 2012:A1171; 2012:S2; 2010:A3918; 2010:S2794
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Scheduled:11/09/2020 – Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee, 10:00a, 1st Floor, Committee Room 6, Annex.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S77
Sponsors:Bateman (R16)
Summary:Requires DEP to adopt Statewide plan to reduce lead exposure from contaminated soils and drinking water.
Related:2020:A968; 2018:A3373; 2018:S682; 2016:A4306; 2016:S3186
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S93
Sponsors:Bateman (R16); Corrado (R40)
Summary:Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend additional sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2020.
Related:2018:A5971; 2018:S4202
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S136
Sponsors:Holzapfel (R10)
Summary:Requires municipalities to reimburse qualified private communities for street paving costs.
Related:2020:A3310; 2018:A717; 2018:S1253; 2016:A1282; 2016:S1709; 2014:A1212; 2014:S501; 2012:A403; 2012:S1248; 2010:A2638; 2010:S1330
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S177
Sponsors:Corrado (R40)
Summary:Exempts counties, municipalities, and school districts from requirement to pay minimum wage.
Related:2018:S3492
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S204
Sponsors:Connors (R9)
Summary:Creates offense of financial exploitation of the elderly.
Related:2018:A3167; 2018:S315; 2016:A309; 2016:S266; 2014:A2461; 2014:S203; 2012:A2272; 2012:S1047; 2010:A330; 2010:S1034; 2008:A1698; 2008:S1663; 2006:A681; 2006:S1155; 2004:A4284; 2004:S2691
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S219
Sponsors:Diegnan (D18) +1
Summary:Requires certain employers with State contracts to pay their employees their usual compensation for each day of jury service.
Related:2018:S753; 2016:A5055; 2016:S2929
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S221
Sponsors:Diegnan (D18); Greenstein (D14)
Summary:Concerns expenses to municipalities for tree purchase, planting, and removal.
Related:2020:A3579; 2018:S1466
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
02/13/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.
03/05/2020 – Passed in Senate 25-12. Received in Assembly and referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S231
Sponsors:Diegnan (D18); Greenstein (D14)
Summary:Establishes "Alternative Fuel Vehicle Transportation Financing Commission" to examine manner in which alternative fuel vehicles may be taxed to contribute to cost of maintaining State transportation system.
Related:2018:A5518; 2018:S4090
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S258
Sponsors:Kean (R21); Stack (D33)
Summary:Establishes "Government Functions and Services Study Commission."
Related:2020:A2534; 2018:A1960; 2018:S504; 2016:A4282; 2016:S339; 2014:S723; 2012:S1473; 2010:A2175; 2010:S1343; 2008:A1986; 2008:S283; 2006:A4627; 2006:S257
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S285
Sponsors:Pennacchio (R26)
Summary:Increases income eligibility limit for reduction or abatement of municipal or county utility authority fees.
Related:2018:S887; 2016:S967; 2014:S1390; 2012:S1359; 2010:A2281; 2010:S717; 2008:A1468; 2008:S2275
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S286
Sponsors:Pennacchio (R26)
Summary:Exempts construction, expansion, or renovation of public institutions of higher education, public schools, and police and fire academies from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."
Related:2018:S893; 2016:S117; 2014:S969; 2012:S1356; 2010:S711; 2008:S1355; 2006:A344; 2004:A3311
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Position:Amend

Bill:S301
Sponsors:Rice (D28)
Summary:Requires notice of certain transportation-related infrastructure projects and activities to be published on Internet website, and directs State Comptroller to monitor publication of those notifications.
Related:2020:A2385; 2018:A1130; 2018:S355; 2016:A1868; 2016:S671; 2014:A4157; 2014:S1424; 2012:S1591; 2010:S103; 2008:S2721
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S304
Sponsors:Rice (D28)
Summary:Requires State agencies and local government units to report certain information concerning bids on public contracts by minority- and women-owned business enterprises; prohibits discrimination against such enterprises.
Related:2018:S370; 2016:S2921
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S318
Sponsors:Rice (D28); Singleton (D7)
Summary:Requires entities at every level of government to conduct periodic studies of racial and ethnic disparities in public contracting.
Related:2020:A845; 2018:A6081; 2018:S4233
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S332
Sponsors:Smith (D17)
Summary:Requires Site Improvement Advisory Board to offer recommendations to encourage sustainable development.
Related:2018:A2923; 2018:S2309; 2016:A2833; 2016:S763; 2014:A2518; 2014:S1482; 2012:A2857; 2010:A2822; 2008:A2378; 2008:A3241; 2008:S286; 2008:S714; 2006:S714; 2006:S2820; 2004:A265; 2004:A2081; 2004:S100; 2002:A2184; 2002:S645; 2000:A3244; 2000:S2114
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S334
Sponsors:Smith (D17); Greenstein (D14)
Summary:Requires municipalities, public utilities, and State to use LED technology in certain street lights.
Related:2020:A3341; 2018:A3998; 2018:S2380; 2016:A4696; 2016:S3060
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S338
Sponsors:Smith (D17); Greenstein (D14)
Summary:Establishes uniform alternative assessment for commercial renewable energy systems and limits municipal construction permit fees for non-commercial renewable energy systems.
Related:2020:A3345; 2018:A4193; 2018:S2716
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S350
Sponsors:Smith (D17)
Summary:Provides purchasing preference to local and environmentally responsible businesses in awarding of State contracts.
Related:2018:A2892; 2018:S4107; 2016:A2403; 2014:A2671; 2012:A2281; 2012:S252; 2010:S3031
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S425
Sponsors:Oroho (R24) +2
Summary:Suspends "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" until certain conditions are met.
Related:2020:A156; 2018:A221; 2018:S529; 2016:A1382; 2016:S479; 2014:A105; 2014:S355; 2012:A843; 2012:S912; 2010:A150; 2010:S1005; 2008:A2691; 2008:S1683
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S436
Sponsors:Oroho (R24); O'Scanlon (R13) +1
Summary:Requires Petroleum Products Gross Receipts Tax rate reduction if certain Legislative action is taken that includes increases in other State tax rates and revenue; dedicates revenues from certain sales and use tax increases to "Transportation Trust Fund Ac
Related:2020:A2018; 2018:A4025; 2018:S2623
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S449
Sponsors:Doherty (R23) +1
Summary:Modifies "inherently beneficial use" definition for purposes of zoning variance to discourage siting of wind and solar energy facilities on agricultural land and open space.
Related:2018:S174; 2016:S1887; 2014:A3101; 2014:S1116; 2012:A3218; 2012:S2852
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S450
Sponsors:Doherty (R23); Bateman (R16)
Summary:Establishes State Transportation Cost Analysis Task Force.
Related:2018:S175; 2016:S1888; 2014:A4356; 2014:S2811
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S451
Sponsors:Doherty (R23)
Summary:"Electronic Publication of Legal Notices Act"; permits publication of legal notices by government agencies and persons on official government notice websites instead of newspapers.
Related:2018:S1439; 2016:A4429; 2016:S2855
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S482
Sponsors:Sacco (D32)
Summary:Establishes design-build delivery system for NJTA and DOT projects.
Related:2018:S584; 2016:A1895; 2016:S2597; 2014:A1690; 2014:S401; 2012:A1561; 2012:S1211; 2010:A1475; 2008:A4284
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S488 Sca (1R)
Sponsors:Brown (R2); Beach (D6) +1
Summary:Establishes "County Tourism Incentive Grant Fund" within Department of Treasury to provide funding for grants to counties to support tourism advertising and promotion.
Related:2018:S191; 2016:A1095; 2016:S201; 2014:A2776; 2014:S2202
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
02/10/2020 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S494
Sponsors:Brown (R2); Singer (R30)
Summary:Requires certain local authorities to inspect, maintain, and repair fire hydrants in planned real estate developments.
Related:2020:A3618; 2018:A1745; 2018:S2774; 2016:A4123; 2016:S2522
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S569
Sponsors:Madden (D4)
Summary:Requires DEP to establish certification program for septic system inspectors.
Related:2018:S2294; 2016:S142; 2014:S463; 2012:S574; 2010:S1266; 2008:S666; 2006:S783
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S574
Sponsors:Madden (D4); Singer (R30) +1
Summary:Requires DCA to establish procedures for inspection and abatement of mold hazards in residential buildings and school facilities, and certification programs for mold inspectors and mold hazard abatement workers.
Related:2020:A1336; 2018:A1433; 2018:S2897; 2016:A381; 2016:S251; 2014:A1007; 2014:S2142; 2012:A1588; 2012:S2081; 2010:A3773; 2010:S2633
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S637
Sponsors:Greenstein (D14) +1
Summary:Requires water purveyors to develop and implement leak detection programs.
Related:2018:A991; 2018:S726; 2016:A1614; 2016:S3032; 2014:A4523; 2012:A1905; 2010:A419; 2008:A3158; 2006:A3106; 2006:S355; 2004:S930; 2002:S1659
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S648
Sponsors:Greenstein (D14)
Summary:Requires certain public officials to complete course of study developed by Commissioner of Community Affairs on operation of public water and wastewater systems.
Related:2018:A3500; 2018:S1952
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
10/08/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S706
Sponsors:Addiego (D8)
Summary:Establishes crime of initiating a false "Amber Alert."
Related:2018:A2045; 2018:S434; 2016:A1625; 2016:S605; 2014:A2103; 2014:S333; 2012:A2499; 2012:S696; 2010:A1216; 2010:S1615; 2008:A4085; 2008:S2945
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S750
Sponsors:Gopal (D11) +1
Summary:Allows municipalities and boards of education to jointly contract for certain group insurance benefits for their employees.
Related:2020:A2268; 2018:A4568; 2018:S2899
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
02/13/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S767
Sponsors:Gopal (D11)
Summary:Eliminates five percent down payment requirement for local bond ordinances involving New Jersey Infrastructure Bank transportation projects.
Related:2020:A4552; 2018:S4329
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee.
08/10/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S826
Sponsors:Lagana (D38) +2
Summary:Requires local contracting unit to award local public contract to most responsible bidder.
Related:2018:S3943
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S828 Sca (1R)
Sponsors:Lagana (D38); Greenstein (D14) +1
Summary:Requires public utilities and local units to provide notice prior to initiating certain infrastructure projects.
Related:2020:A2101; 2018:A5655; 2018:S3989
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.
02/24/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
10/22/2020 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S843 Sca (1R)
Sponsors:Pou (D35); Ruiz (D29)
Summary:Permits eligible immigrants to obtain professional and occupational licenses in State.
Related:2020:A1286; 2018:A4290; 2018:S2708
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Commerce Committee.
02/13/2020 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate.
08/10/2020 – Withdrawn from the files.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S853 Sca (1R)
Sponsors:Sweeney (D3); Beach (D6) +2
Summary:"New Jersey Buy American Act"; requires certain State agency highway and bridge construction contracts to include iron and steel products made in U.S.
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
03/05/2020 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S875
Sponsors:Cryan (D20)
Summary:Concerns registration of contractors and sets criteria for responsible bidders in public work.
Related:2020:A3134; 2018:A3934; 2018:S2688; 2016:A307; 2014:A2388; 2014:S2253; 2012:A3359; 2012:S2604
History:01/27/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S904
Sponsors:Rice (D28)
Summary:Requires public agency receiving State funds to post on website use of State funds for public work contracts with minority, women, and veteran owned business.
Related:2020:A3587
History:01/27/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S907
Sponsors:Connors (R9)
Summary:Authorizes municipal dredging of lagoon community waterways and levying of special assessment or issuing of bonds to finance such dredging.
Related:2020:A783; 2018:A971; 2018:S1413; 2016:A1178; 2016:S925; 2014:A2159; 2014:S902; 2012:A670; 2012:S1036; 2010:A2444; 2010:S2256; 2008:A2048; 2006:A3171
History:01/27/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S923
Sponsors:Pennacchio (R26)
Summary:"Flood Control, Mitigation, and Prevention Bond Act"; authorizes bonds for up to $2 billion, and appropriates $5,000.
Related:2018:S398; 2016:S113; 2014:S420; 2012:A2278; 2012:S908
History:01/27/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S937
Sponsors:Pennacchio (R26)
Summary:Exempts expansion or reconstruction, within 125 percent of existing footprint, of municipal and county buildings and certain emergency services buildings from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."
Related:2020:A2975; 2018:A2203; 2018:S894; 2016:A4222; 2016:S2572
History:01/27/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S949
Sponsors:Singleton (D7)
Summary:Increases disclosure of political contributions by business entities with public contracts; creates uniform law for contributions by such entities; repeals local option to set contribution limits for business entities.
Related:2018:A3462; 2018:S1479; 2016:A3903; 2016:S2431
History:01/27/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S999
Sponsors:Vitale (D19)
Summary:Establishes strategic road salt reserve fund and strategic road salt reserve within DOT.
Related:2020:A3875; 2018:A3062; 2018:S1634; 2016:A1942; 2016:S1227; 2014:A3074; 2014:S2001
History:01/30/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1149
Sponsors:Ruiz (D29)
Summary:Requires registration of certain vacant and abandoned properties with municipalities and provides enforcement tools related to maintenance of these properties.
Related:2020:A2877; 2018:A5084; 2018:S1155; 2016:S1467; 2014:S959
History:02/03/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
10/08/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1188
Sponsors:Cruz-Perez (D5)
Summary:Requires employers within construction industry to notify employees of certain rights.
Related:2020:A1237; 2018:A2379; 2018:S345; 2016:A4353; 2016:S2901
History:02/03/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1239
Sponsors:Codey (D27)
Summary:Authorizes imposition of fee for connection to municipal electric distribution system.
Related:2018:A5211; 2018:S3588
History:02/03/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1263
Sponsors:Beach (D6)
Summary:Requires State to use certain energy-efficient outdoor lighting fixtures.
Related:2018:A1652; 2018:S2328; 2016:A1958; 2016:S1970; 2014:A3862
History:02/03/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1286
Sponsors:Turner (D15)
Summary:Requires bidder on State contract to be evaluated on report of its gender-based pay equity and job equality standards for its employees.
Related:2018:A1868; 2018:S1522; 2016:A883; 2016:S2101; 2014:A4675
History:02/10/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1288
Sponsors:Turner (D15)
Summary:Requires cost analysis in certain cases when State department contracts out work.
Related:2020:A1902; 2018:A4538; 2018:S1518; 2016:S1736; 2014:S1937; 2012:S1488; 2010:A2687; 2010:S1309; 2008:A3031; 2008:S873; 2006:S1345; 2004:S767; 2002:A1334; 2002:S994; 2000:A1298; 2000:S998; 1998:A186; 1998:S569; 1998:S904; 1996:A1614; 1996:S694; 1994:A3175; 1994:S2224
History:02/10/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Amend
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S1299
Sponsors:Turner (D15)
Summary:Provides awarding of contracts for professional services by State, county, municipal, and school district through competitive contracting process.
Related:2018:S1545; 2016:A2629; 2016:S641; 2014:A2115; 2014:S1586; 2012:A3634; 2012:S1517; 2010:S1311; 2008:S484; 2006:A526; 2006:S754; 2004:A2885; 2004:S2532
History:02/10/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Oppose
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S1313
Sponsors:Turner (D15)
Summary:Enhances transparency in exercise of municipal redevelopment powers.
Related:2018:S1233; 2016:S1085; 2014:S1969; 2012:S1576; 2010:S1656; 2008:S1469; 2006:S760; 2004:S2925
History:02/10/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1324
Sponsors:Turner (D15)
Summary:Authorizes municipal assessment of development impact fees following State guidelines and makes an appropriation.
Related:2018:S1354; 2016:S3547
History:02/10/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1329
Sponsors:Turner (D15)
Summary:Requires certain public contracts for insurance coverage and consulting services to be awarded through competitive contracting process.
Related:2018:S1234; 2016:A3486; 2016:S648; 2014:A277; 2014:S1600; 2012:A4164; 2012:S2059
History:02/10/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S1348
Sponsors:Turner (D15)
Summary:Requires government records to be made available on Internet and permits custodian to advise requester of record to obtain record directly from Internet.
Related:2018:S2274; 2016:A456; 2016:S1879; 2014:A3685; 2014:S167; 2012:A999; 2012:S303; 2010:A3467; 2010:S201; 2008:A4234; 2008:S305; 2006:A4251
History:02/10/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1355
Sponsors:Turner (D15)
Summary:Requires State agencies to submit notice of request for proposals or other documents pertinent to privatization contracts to certain State employees.
Related:2018:S1517; 2016:S1508; 2014:S1876; 2012:S1496; 2010:S1453; 2008:S1637; 2006:S1557; 2004:S744; 2002:S989; 2000:A278; 2000:S898; 1998:A306; 1998:S568; 1996:A570; 1994:A3022
History:02/10/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1370
Sponsors:Sweeney (D3); Scutari (D22); Greenstein (D14); DeAngelo (D14); Egan (D17); Giblin (D34); Verrelli (D15) +11
Summary:Revises definition of "public works projects" to permit project labor agreements for more projects.
Related:2020:A2607; 2018:A4676; 2018:A6091; 2018:S4219
History:02/10/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.
02/13/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.
03/05/2020 – Passed in Senate 31-6. Received in Assembly and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
06/15/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
06/18/2020 – Substituted for A-2607. Passed in Assembly and sent to Governor 63-6-8.
08/03/2020 – Governor's conditional veto rcvd in Senate.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1375
Sponsors:Turner (D15)
Summary:Concerns certain contracts to privatize State services.
Related:2018:S2080; 2016:S1068; 2014:S1967; 2012:S1494; 2010:S839; 2008:S1564; 2006:A2205; 2006:S1267; 2004:A318; 2004:S983; 2002:A706; 2002:S1543; 2002:S2683; 2000:A3243
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Amend

Bill:S1382
Sponsors:Connors (R9)
Summary:Authorizes municipalities to adopt ordinances requiring maintenance and repair of certain wharves, piers, docks and bulkheads.
Related:2020:A784; 2018:A972; 2018:S897; 2016:A3177; 2016:S928; 2016:S3638; 2014:A3855; 2014:S2506; 2012:S1038; 2010:A334; 2010:S865; 2008:A1944; 2008:S1673; 2006:A4093; 2006:S2549
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1401
Sponsors:Doherty (R23)
Summary:Decreases petroleum products gross receipts tax rate on certain petroleum products.
Related:2018:S1438; 2016:A4383; 2016:S2717
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1406
Sponsors:Pennacchio (R26)
Summary:Requires bidders on public works construction projects to submit information on fire safety features.
Related:2018:A5276; 2018:S3512
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1445
Sponsors:Bateman (R16)
Summary:Eliminates automatic adjustments of petroleum products taxes.
Related:2018:S2927
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1448
Sponsors:Stack (D33); Turner (D15)
Summary:Establishes fire safety standards and protocols for certain light frame residential construction; requires placards identifying primary structural systems of buildings.
Related:2020:A250; 2020:S2051; 2018:A135; 2018:S1261; 2016:A5196; 2016:S3490
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1452
Sponsors:Stack (D33)
Summary:Concerns procedures with respect to repair of certain public utility facilities and related street repaving.
Related:2020:A1415; 2018:A5373
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S1472
Sponsors:Cruz-Perez (D5)
Summary:Eliminates five percent down payment requirement for bond ordinances approved by counties and municipalities.
Related:2020:A3517; 2018:S2512; 2016:A1640; 2016:S2334; 2014:A1065; 2012:A2447; 2012:S616; 2010:S2209
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S1480
Sponsors:Cruz-Perez (D5)
Summary:Applies certain public contract bid threshold amounts to pay to play and prevailing wage laws.
Related:2020:A2045; 2018:A3420; 2018:S1102; 2016:A1118; 2016:S728; 2014:A4565; 2014:S3138
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1504
Sponsors:Cruz-Perez (D5)
Summary:Establishes certification program for zoning officers and land use board administrators.
Related:2020:A678; 2018:A4725; 2018:S3601
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Support

Bill:S1544
Sponsors:Cruz-Perez (D5)
Summary:Concerning the "Contractors' Registration Act."
Related:2018:A2904; 2018:S1326; 2016:A1506; 2016:S2533; 2014:A1776; 2012:A2846; 2010:A4100; 2008:A2197; 2006:A3048; 2004:A4477
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Commerce Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1548
Sponsors:Smith (D17); Bateman (R16)
Summary:Permits municipalities to require that new construction be solar ready.
Related:2020:A2958; 2018:S600; 2016:S3464
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1554
Sponsors:Pennacchio (R26)
Summary:Establishes home elevation fund and dedicates up to $5 million of realty transfer fee revenue annually for this purpose.
Related:2018:S400; 2016:A2941; 2016:S122; 2014:S2470
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1566
Sponsors:Connors (R9)
Summary:Clarifies that punitive damages may not be awarded against public entities or public employees acting within the scope of their employment in any action.
Related:2018:S1473; 2016:S905; 2014:S922; 2012:S1537; 2010:S1033; 2008:S1659; 2006:A2271; 2006:S1142; 2004:A939; 2004:S128; 2002:A4008; 2002:S838; 2000:A129; 2000:S931; 2000:S976; 1998:A3383
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1577
Sponsors:Beach (D6)
Summary:Increases flexibility, clarity, and available tools of certain municipal consolidation processes.
Related:2018:A1806; 2018:S614; 2016:A2921; 2016:S690; 2014:A1739; 2014:S316; 2012:A4099; 2012:S2679
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1633
Sponsors:Gill (D34)
Summary:"Corporate Disinvestment Property Tax Relief Act"; appropriates $13.5 million.
Related:2018:S1531; 2016:A192; 2016:S912; 2014:A374; 2014:S1947; 2012:A3807; 2012:S2595
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1638
Sponsors:Cruz-Perez (D5)
Summary:Expands municipal authority to license and inspect residential rental property.
Related:2020:A1688; 2018:A1513; 2018:S1091; 2016:A2644; 2016:S732; 2014:A4764; 2014:S3277
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1671
Sponsors:Greenstein (D14)
Summary:Directs DEP to develop guidelines concerning State and local government purchase of goods made from recycled material.
Related:2020:A2783; 2018:A5897
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1710
Sponsors:Weinberg (D37)
Summary:Extends "whistleblower" protections to employee disclosure of governmental mismanagement, waste and abuse.
Related:2018:A1737; 2018:S1744; 2016:A867; 2016:S797; 2014:A1321; 2014:A3833; 2014:S768; 2012:A1099; 2012:S787; 2010:A4077; 2010:S2839
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1711
Sponsors:Weinberg (D37); Turner (D15)
Summary:Establishes procedures and standards regarding public services privatization contracts.
Related:2020:A3538; 2018:A3275; 2018:S1743; 2016:A2300; 2016:S798; 2014:A2873; 2014:S770; 2012:A998; 2012:S968; 2010:A3407; 2010:S2323
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S1719
Sponsors:Lagana (D38)
Summary:Appropriates unexpended funds from "1999 Statewide Transportation and Local Bridge Fund" and "New Jersey Bridge Rehabilitation and Improvement and Railroad Right-of-way Preservation Fund of 1989."
Related:2018:A6083
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1739
Sponsors:Oroho (R24); Beach (D6) +2
Summary:Establishes "Electronic Permit Processing Review System."
Related:2020:A1145; 2018:A4463; 2018:S3927
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
09/21/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Scheduled:11/09/2020 – Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, 1:00p, 1st Floor, Committee Room 4, Annex.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S1756
Sponsors:Turner (D15)
Summary:Requires contracts for professional services be awarded by certain bi-state authorities pursuant to competitive contracting process.
Related:2018:S1846; 2016:S1374; 2014:S1775; 2012:S2489
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1787
Sponsors:Stack (D33); Singleton (D7)
Summary:Establishes "Tiny Home Pilot Program" in three regions of State.
Related:2018:A3072; 2018:S177; 2016:A3835; 2016:S2110
History:02/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1909
Sponsors:Cruz-Perez (D5)
Summary:Requires DOT to compensate local government entities for contractual delay damages resulting from shutdown of transportation projects funded by Transportation Trust Fund; authorizes local government entities to use certain funds for transportation project
Related:2020:A3791; 2018:S1276; 2016:A4114; 2016:S2776
History:02/24/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S1915
Sponsors:Gill (D34)
Summary:Establishes Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Council.
Related:2020:A2123; 2018:A5295; 2018:S1864; 2016:A1461; 2016:S631; 2014:A3888; 2014:S2521
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1918
Sponsors:Singleton (D7)
Summary:Requires carrier of construction materials to maintain commercial general liability insurance with minimum of one million dollars in coverage per accident.
Related:2018:S3727; 2016:A3935
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Commerce Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1956
Sponsors:Sweeney (D3); Singleton (D7)
Summary:Imposes prevailing wage for public work on properties receiving tax abatements or exemptions.
Related:2020:A1571; 2018:A3691; 2018:S867; 2016:A330; 2016:A3435; 2016:S1162; 2014:A4752; 2014:S3154
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1965
Sponsors:Cruz-Perez (D5)
Summary:Provides State information technology contracts will require use of software to document computer use by contractor.
Related:2020:A702; 2018:A3989; 2018:S2960
History:02/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S1986
Sponsors:Pennacchio (R26); Oroho (R24); Bucco (R25) +1
Summary:Allocates $10 million of constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for grants for certain lake management activities for recreation and conservation purposes.
Related:2020:A3989
History:03/05/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1987
Sponsors:Bateman (R16)
Summary:Directs public utilities and pipeline operators to reimburse municipalities for certain emergency services.
Related:2020:A1212; 2018:A1471; 2018:S668; 2016:A250; 2016:S1135; 2014:A1161; 2014:S1500; 2012:A4266; 2012:S2938
History:03/05/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1996
Sponsors:Gopal (D11)
Summary:Requires recipient of State benefit to comply with State and local requirements.
History:03/05/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S1997
Sponsors:Gopal (D11)
Summary:Establishes Main Street Economic Growth Program to encourage business development in small, highly developed municipalities.
Related:2020:A1345; 2018:A2441; 2018:S3532; 2016:A2223; 2016:S892; 2014:A4521
History:03/05/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S1998
Sponsors:Gopal (D11)
Summary:Clarifies proper authority to administer and enforce State construction code.
History:03/05/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S1999
Sponsors:Gopal (D11)
Summary:Require contractor with federal government to comply with requirements imposed under contract.
History:03/05/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S2009
Sponsors:Lagana (D38)
Summary:Requires State Treasurer to submit report to Legislature every six months identifying deadlines for applications for federal funds by State agencies.
Related:2020:A2116; 2018:A4126; 2018:S2791
History:03/05/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2051
Sponsors:Weinberg (D37); Stack (D33) +8
Summary:Establishes fire safety standards and protocols for certain light frame residential construction; requires project labor agreements for this construction; requires placards identifying primary structural systems of buildings.
Related:2020:A250; 2020:S1448; 2018:A135; 2018:S1261; 2016:A5196; 2016:S3490
History:03/16/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2070
Sponsors:Beach (D6); Bucco (R25)
Summary:Prohibits snowplow operators from depositing snow in front of certain access points used by persons with disabilities.
Related:2020:A3494; 2018:A3564; 2018:S1900; 2016:A2361; 2016:S2314; 2014:A3746; 2014:S2386
History:03/16/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2073
Sponsors:Bateman (R16); O'Scanlon (R13)
Summary:Prohibits payment to public employees at retirement for certain unused sick leave, provides for forfeiture of payment for unused sick leave for certain criminal convictions, and requires documentation for use of sick leave.
Related:2020:A1756; 2018:A844; 2018:S681; 2016:A653; 2016:S3146; 2014:A158; 2012:A2495
History:03/16/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2080
Sponsors:Diegnan (D18); Greenstein (D14)
Summary:Provides for lower speed limits on certain residential access streets.
Related:2020:A882; 2018:A930; 2016:A1851
History:03/16/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2085 Aca (1R)
Sponsors:Sweeney (D3); Oroho (R24); Greenwald (D6); Mazzeo (D2); Pinkin (D18) +7
Summary:"Electronic Construction Procurement Act."
Related:2020:A3785
History:03/16/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
05/28/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.
06/15/2020 – Passed in Senate 40-0. Received in Assembly and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
06/18/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
06/25/2020 – Recommitted to Assembly Appropriations Committee. Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.
06/29/2020 – Substituted for A-3785 (1R). Passed in Assembly 73-0-0. Received in Senate, 2nd reading in Senate to concur with Assembly amendments. Passed in Senate and sent to Governor 37-1.
07/16/2020 – Signed by the Governor P.L.2020, c.59.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S2106
Sponsors:Vitale (D19)
Summary:Defines "mobile home park" as "multiple dwelling" for inspection purposes.
Related:2020:A3876; 2018:A3655; 2018:S947; 2016:A2747; 2016:S1253; 2014:A792; 2014:S1199; 2012:A1266; 2012:S838; 2010:A3181; 2010:S852; 2008:A984; 2008:S609; 2006:A239; 2006:S819; 2004:A380; 2004:S1313; 2002:A2078; 2000:A3895; 2000:S994; 1998:S479; 1996:S510; 1994:S1680
History:03/16/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2137
Sponsors:Gill (D34)
Summary:Revises "The Professional Service Corporation Act."
Related:2018:S1068; 2016:S2386
History:03/16/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Commerce Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2192
Sponsors:Weinberg (D37)
Summary:Requires DOT to inspect traffic signs and establish public awareness campaign concerning traffic signs in need of maintenance.
Related:2020:A662; 2018:A2372; 2018:S4009; 2016:A5111
History:03/16/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2193
Sponsors:Smith (D17); Greenstein (D14)
Summary:"New Jersey Traffic Management Act"; requires certain employers to plan and implement traffic reduction programs for employees.
Related:2018:A2783; 2018:S2286; 2016:A3005; 2016:S1712; 2014:A2594; 2014:S2339; 2012:A2802; 2010:A3885; 2010:S1412; 2008:A3221; 2008:S699; 2006:S1925
History:03/16/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2207
Sponsors:Sarlo (D36)
Summary:Authorizes alternative procedure for sale of municipal sewerage systems to public utilities.
Related:2020:A1710; 2018:A5391; 2018:S3870
History:03/16/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2220
Sponsors:Gopal (D11); Greenstein (D14)
Summary:Requires Commissioner of Community Affairs to compile and annually update list of all unfunded State and federal mandates on municipalities and counties.
Related:2020:A477; 2018:A277; 2018:S1332; 2016:A1034; 2014:A2085; 2014:S330; 2012:A1785; 2012:S690; 2010:A1218; 2010:S421; 2008:A4150; 2008:S2990
History:03/16/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2293
Sponsors:Madden (D4); Lagana (D38) +9
Summary:Creates "Temporary Lost Wage Unemployment Program;" allows persons to claim for lost wages due to coronavirus disease 2019, and employers to pay wages to workers ordered under quarantine by licensed healthcare practitioner; appropriates $20,000,000.
Related:2020:A3846
History:03/16/2020 – Introduced, 1st reading w/o committee reference, 2nd reading in Senate.
03/19/2020 – Substituted by A-3846.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2304
Sponsors:Sweeney (D3); Scutari (D22); Sumter (D35); Chaparro (D33); Quijano (D20) +8
Summary:Concerns family leave and disability benefits during epidemic-related emergencies.
Related:2020:A3900
History:03/19/2020 – Introduced, 1st reading w/o committee reference, 2nd reading in Senate. Emergency resolution 34-0. Passed in Senate 34-0.
03/23/2020 – Received in Assembly w/o committee reference, 2nd reading in Assembly.
03/25/2020 – Substituted for A-3900. Passed in Assembly and sent to Governor 78-0-0. Signed by the Governor P.L.2020, c.17.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2312
Sponsors:Diegnan (D18); Oroho (R24)
Summary:Establishes procedures for awarding design-build contracts by State transportation agencies.
Related:2018:S3798
History:04/09/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S2346 ScsScs (SCS)
Sponsors:Sarlo (D36); Sweeney (D3); Singleton (D7); Bucco (R25) +11
Summary:Extends certain permits, approvals, and deadlines during COVID-19 emergency.
Related:2020:A3919
History:04/09/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
05/07/2020 – Reported out of committee with committee substitute, 2nd reading in Senate.
05/11/2020 – Recommitted to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. Reported out of committee with committee substitute, 2nd reading in Senate.
05/14/2020 – Substituted by A-3919 (1R).
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S2348
Sponsors:Sweeney (D3); Kean (R21); Bucco (R25) +14
Summary:Allows CBT and GIT tax credits to certain taxpayers that retain employees during COVID-19 pandemic.
Related:2020:A3960
History:04/09/2020 – Introduced, 1st reading w/o committee reference, 2nd reading in Senate.
04/13/2020 – Passed in Senate 38-0. Received in Assembly and referred to Assembly Budget Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2380 ScsAca (SCS/1R)
Sponsors:Sweeney (D3); Scutari (D22); Singer (R30); Greenstein (D14); Giblin (D34); Burzichelli (D3); Murphy (D7); Downey (D11) +9
Summary:Concerns employment benefits and coronavirus disease 2019 infections contracted by essential employees.
Related:2020:A3999
History:05/04/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
05/11/2020 – Transferred to Senate Labor Committee. Reported out of committee with committee substitute, 2nd reading in Senate.
05/14/2020 – Passed in Senate 27-10.
05/28/2020 – Received in Assembly and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
07/27/2020 – Transferred to Assembly Appropriations Committee. Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.
07/30/2020 – Substituted for A-3999 (ACS). Passed in Assembly 42-27-6. Received in Senate, 2nd reading in Senate to concur with Assembly amendments. Passed in Senate and sent to Governor 27-12.
09/14/2020 – Signed by the Governor P.L.2020, c.84.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2392 Sca (1R)
Sponsors:Sarlo (D36) +3
Summary:Allows extension of certain local government timeframes; allows local governments to accept certain payments; allows local governments to conduct certain meetings remotely; adjusts certain property tax distribution and notice requirements.
Related:2020:A3969
History:05/04/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
05/11/2020 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate.
05/14/2020 – Substituted by A-3969 (1R).
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S2414
Sponsors:Singleton (D7); Madden (D4)
Summary:Requires certain bidders for prevailing wage public work to provide proof that prevailing wage will be paid.
Related:2020:A4869
History:05/07/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.
10/08/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2425
Sponsors:Lagana (D38)
Summary:Authorizes local units to temporarily make special emergency appropriations for COVID-19 response.
History:05/07/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2439
Sponsors:Holzapfel (R10)
Summary:Prohibits default approvals of certain municipal land use applications, and permits municipal agencies to not hold certain required meetings, under emergency circumstances.
Related:2020:A4119
History:05/07/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S2451 Sca (1R)
Sponsors:Ruiz (D29); Vitale (D19) +1
Summary:Permits modification of scope of work or terms and conditions of contract between non-profit organizations and State agencies for failure to perform due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Related:2020:A3996
History:05/07/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
07/22/2020 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate.
08/27/2020 – Substituted by A-3996 (2R).
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2455
Sponsors:Pou (D35); Cryan (D20); Mukherji (D33); Lopez (D19); Schaer (D36) +3
Summary:Prohibits lawful presence in United States as qualification for obtaining professional or occupational license.
Related:2020:A4225
History:05/07/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Commerce Committee.
06/25/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.
06/29/2020 – Passed in Senate 26-11.
07/02/2020 – Received in Assembly w/o committee reference, 2nd reading in Assembly.
07/30/2020 – Substituted for A-4225. Passed in Assembly and sent to Governor 47-26-0.
09/01/2020 – Signed by the Governor P.L.2020, c.75.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2474
Sponsors:Singleton (D7)
Summary:Permits extension of various deadlines applicable to local government units under certain circumstances; extends due date for quarterly property payments during COVID-19 emergency.
History:05/11/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2498
Sponsors:Greenstein (D14); Codey (D27); Moen (D5); Carter (D22); Lopez (D19) +32
Summary:Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2021.
Related:2020:A4298
History:05/28/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
06/04/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.
06/15/2020 – Passed in Senate 40-0. Received in Assembly and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
06/25/2020 – Transferred to Assembly Appropriations Committee. Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
06/29/2020 – Substituted for A-4298. Passed in Assembly and sent to Governor 73-0-0.
07/01/2020 – Signed by the Governor P.L.2020, c.48.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2499
Sponsors:Smith (D17); Bateman (R16); Mejia (D32); McKnight (D31); McKeon (D27) +32
Summary:Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2021.
Related:2020:A4299
History:05/28/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
06/04/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.
06/15/2020 – Passed in Senate 40-0. Received in Assembly and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
06/25/2020 – Transferred to Assembly Appropriations Committee. Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
06/29/2020 – Substituted for A-4299. Passed in Assembly and sent to Governor 73-0-0.
07/01/2020 – Signed by the Governor P.L.2020, c.49.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2514
Sponsors:Singleton (D7)
Summary:Concerns prevailing wage payments in residential construction projects.
Related:2020:A1290; 2018:A5352; 2018:S2693
History:06/04/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2542 Sca (1R)
Sponsors:Diegnan (D18); Sarlo (D36) +4
Summary:Allows municipality to suspend certain zoning requirements during COVID-19 emergency.
Related:2020:A4418
History:06/08/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
06/11/2020 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.
06/15/2020 – Passed in Senate 40-0. Received in Assembly and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S2564
Sponsors:Singleton (D7)
Summary:Allows local units to finance deficits in operation and emergency appropriations attributable to COVID-19.
History:06/11/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2606
Sponsors:Smith (D17); Beach (D6)
Summary:Allows installation of residential solar energy systems prior to obtaining construction permit or interconnection approval during COVID-19 emergency.
Related:2020:A4397
History:06/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
07/22/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.
07/30/2020 – Passed in Senate 33-3. Received in Assembly and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2607 Sca (1R)
Sponsors:Smith (D17); Greenstein (D14)
Summary:Requires land use plan element of municipal master plan to include climate change-related hazard vulnerability assessment.
Related:2020:A2785; 2018:A5738; 2018:S3670
History:06/25/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
07/30/2020 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate.
08/27/2020 – Passed in Senate 28-11.
09/14/2020 – Received in Assembly and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
10/08/2020 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2658
Sponsors:Scutari (D22)
Summary:Limits investigatory powers of city councils over municipal officers and employees.
History:06/30/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S2664
Sponsors:Singer (R30)
Summary:Permits DOT commissioner to augment engineering staff with outside contractors and adjust permit fees based on staff augmentation costs.
History:07/06/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S2668
Sponsors:Cruz-Perez (D5)
Summary:Provides bidder is ineligible to receive new State contract award if current contract is in dispute by State.
Related:2018:S4267
History:07/06/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2672
Sponsors:Diegnan (D18); Greenstein (D14)
Summary:Revises certain licensure requirements to operate water supply and wastewater treatment systems.
Related:2020:A3142; 2018:A3354; 2018:S738; 2016:A2962; 2016:S2257; 2014:A1799; 2012:A3639
History:07/06/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S2810
Sponsors:Gopal (D11)
Summary:Provides certain employment protections for working parents due to school closure during state of emergency and public health emergency.
Related:2020:A4462
History:08/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2863
Sponsors:Oroho (R24)
Summary:Prohibits DOT from taking certain action on certain rock fall mitigation projects and requires DOT to conduct analysis on project alternatives.
Related:2020:A4601
History:09/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2874 Sca (1R)
Sponsors:Singleton (D7); Cryan (D20); Oroho (R24)
Summary:Establishes procedures for awarding of design-build contracts.
Related:2020:A1285; 2018:A3377; 2018:S1178; 2016:A1730; 2016:S693; 2014:A2009; 2014:S834; 2012:A1332; 2012:S1815; 2010:A3945
History:09/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
10/08/2020 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S2921
Sponsors:Gopal (D11) +1
Summary:Allows municipalities to designate outdoor areas upon which people may consume alcoholic beverages.
History:09/17/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S2980
Sponsors:Pou (D35); Cruz-Perez (D5) +4
Summary:Concerns certain economic activity.
Related:2020:A4525
History:10/08/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S3091
Sponsors:Addiego (D8)
Summary:Requires developers to offer unit concrete products that utilize carbon footprint-reducing technology as option in new construction; establishes tax incentives, and State and local purchasing preferences, for unit concrete products that utilize carbon foo
Related:2020:A4933
History:10/29/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:S3095
Sponsors:Diegnan (D18); Greenstein (D14) +1
Summary:Establishes expedited construction inspection program.
Related:2020:A4850
History:11/05/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Position:Monitor
Priority:FLAG

Bill:S3154
Sponsors:Scutari (D22)
Summary:Establishes registry of out-of-state contractors who are awarded public works contracts in this State.
History:11/05/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:Monitor

Bill:SCR22
Sponsors:Oroho (R24); Kean (R21)
Summary:Proposes constitutional amendment to establish a 2 percent cap on annual appropriations increases for certain State government spending.
Related:2020:ACR24; 2018:ACR193; 2018:SCR117; 2016:SCR31; 2014:ACR71; 2014:SCR27; 2012:ACR135; 2012:SCR21; 2010:ACR130; 2010:ACR139; 2010:SCR103; 2010:SCR124
History:01/14/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Position:Monitor