NEW JERSEY

              LEGISLATIVE DIGEST

 

                                                                            for October 19, 2015

 

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Vol. XXVII No. 33                                                                             216th Legislature $ Second Annual Session

 

     SENATE ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Nomination Withdrawn:

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STOCKTON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

      Barbara J. Morvay, of Boynton Beach, FL.

Nomination Corrected Copy:

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STOCKTON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

      Honorable Margaret M. Worthington, of Galloway. *NOT* to replace Emma N. Byrne.

Bills Introduced:

S3172    Rice,R    Econ Redevel, Growth Grant Prog-tax cred   REF SEG

S3173    Beach,J/Singer,R    Holocaust Reparation Tax Exemp. Act   REF SBA

S3174    Codey,R/Greenstein,L+1    Drones-FAA safety guidelines   REF SLP

S3175    Codey,R/Sacco,N+1    Drones-contain geo-fencing tech.   REF SLP

S3176    Bateman,C    Guard dog boarding-kennel definition   REF SEG

S3177    Rice,R    Transit Ridership Innovation Act   REF STR

S3178    Rice,R    Fare incr.-NJT incr. pub, hearings   REF STR

S3179    Rice,R    Fare Affordability Ridership Empowerment   REF STR

S3180    Ruiz,M    Legionaire's Disease-control outbreaks   REF SHH

S3181    Turner,S    Permit train station parking-concerns   REF STR

S3182    Ruiz,M    Urban Transit Hub Tax Cred Prog-delay   REF SEG

S3183    Sarlo,P    Drones-conducting surveillance, crime   REF SLP

S3184    Cunningham,S    Child care ctr-install visual monitoring   REF SHH

S3185    Rice,R    Sch. dist under St intervention-concerns   REF SED

S3186    O'Toole,K    CDS-concerns imitation   REF SLP

S3187    Thompson,S    Court cost waiver cert instances-concern   REF SJU

S3188    Bucco,A.R./Bateman,C    Loc. gov. off., appt.-ethic training req   REF SCU

S3189    Weinberg,L    Breastfeeding-expand civil right prot.   REF SLA

S3190    Greenstein,L/Codey,R    Gov.-proh. cert. use of St. helicopter   REF SLP

S3191    Van Drew,J/Connors,C    Jersey Fresh prog.:$1.6M   REF SEG

S3192    Van Drew,J/Connors,C    Striped bass-desig. NJ saltwater fish   REF SEN

S3193    Van Drew,J/Connors,C    Aquaculture proj.-application process   REF SEG

S3194    Van Drew,J/Connors,C    Aquaculture proj.-application process   REF SEG

S3195    Van Drew,J/Connors,C    MV operations-concerns veh. of deceased   REF STR

S3196    Van Drew,J    Homicide-permits juv. be tried as adult   REF SLP

S3197    Van Drew,J    Farmland assessments-concerns   REF SEG

S3198    Van Drew,J    Haskin Shellfish Research Lab.:$1M   REF SEG

S3199    Van Drew,J    Prop. tax reimb.-expand elig.   REF SCU

S3200    Barnes,P    Hearing aids-cert. audiologists dispense   REF SCM

S3201    Barnes,P    Interior light on-req, stopped by police   REF SLP

S3202    Scutari,N    Workers' comp.-prov. fee parity   REF SLA

S3203    Scutari,N    GPS tag devices-equip. police veh.   REF SLP

S3204    Scutari,N    Bus and rail svcs.-concerns curtailment   REF STR

S3205    Beck,J    Movers and warehousemen-revise penal.   REF SCM

S3206    Madden,F    Angel Investor Tax. Cred Act-investments   REF SEG

S3207    Vitale,J/Kean,T+1    Child in foster care-limits liab.   REF SHH

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

 

S3208    Vitale,J/Greenstein,L    Homestead prop tax reimb-revise deadline   REF SCU

S3209    Vitale,J/Barnes,P    AG website-concerns cert. posted info.   REF SLP

S3210    Vitale,J/Weinberg,L    Juv. depression screenings-benf coverage   REF SCM

S3211    Vitale,J/Rice,R    Work First New Jersey-concerns elig.   REF SHH

S3212    Vitale,J/Gill,N    Disab. persons-accessing prov.   REF SHH

S3213    Greenstein,L/Codey,R+1    Sales tax-dedicate portion Transp. Fd.   REF STR

S3214    Barnes,P/Cunningham,S    Sexual Viol. Prev. Advisory Bd.-estab.   REF SHI

S3219    Sweeney,S/O'Toole,K    Child Advocacy Ctr. Multidisciplinary Bd   REF SHH

S3220    Sweeney,S/O'Toole,K    Statewide health data sys.-estab.   REF SHH

SCR180    Lesniak,R/Smith,B+1    Dept. of Env. reg.-concerns leg. review   REF SEN

SJR93    Sweeney,S    Lifeline Awareness Wk-wk after Labor Day   REF SEG

SJR95    Van Drew,J/Connors,C    Aquaculture-important St. econ. driver   REF SEG

SR141    Codey,R/Greenstein,L+1    Aerial unmanned veh-expand restrictions   REF SLP

SR142    Ruiz,M    Presch Devel Grant Prog-Cong not cut fds   REF SED

SR143    Weinberg,L    Medicaid-recognizes 50th anniv.   REF SHH

SR144    Van Drew,J/Connors,C    Shellfish aquaculture-urges St. promote   REF SEG

SR145    Van Drew,J    Shorebird/oyster industry-econ viability   REF SEN

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

A3331 Sca (1R)    Benson,D/Rodriguez-Gregg,M+2    Synchronization prescribed meds-coverage   REP/SCA

A4156 Aa (1R)    Vainieri Huttle,V/Lampitt,P+7    Campus Sexual Assault Task Force-estab.   REP

A4386    Coughlin,C/Pinkin,N+2    Sch. bd. candidates-bracket together   REP

AJR57    McHose,A/Space,P+3    Sarcoidosis Awareness Mo.-desig. April   REP

S454 Sca (1R)    Madden,F/Van Drew,J    Sex offenders, repeat-incr mand min term   REP/SCA

S1825    Turner,S    Nannies-crim. background checks   REP

S2069 Sca (1R)    Sacco,N/Greenstein,L    Mun. humane law enforcement off.-defines   REP/SCA

S2721    Kean,T/Whelan,J    Income tax cred-A-list performing artist   REP

S2724    Barnes,P    Youthful convicted sex offender-no regis   REP

S2812 Sca (1R)    Barnes,P/Cunningham,S    Campus Sexual Assault Task Force-estab.   REP/SCA

S2828    Rice,R/Barnes,P    MV Surcharge Community Svc. Prog.   REP

S2831 Sca (1R)    Sweeney,S/Turner,S+15    Secure Choice Savings Prog. Act   REP/SCA

S2877 Sca (1R)    Codey,R/Greenstein,L+1    Nicotine, liquid-concerns containers   REP/SCA

S2884    Whelan,J/Madden,F+1    Epinephrine access, Emerg. Treatment Act   REP

S2916 Sca (1R)    Cruz-Perez,N    Pregnant graduate-ensures equal rights   REP/SCA

S2932    Weinberg,L    Cybersecurity Comm.-creates;$50K   REP

S2963    Kean,T/Vitale,J    Crib safety-prov. info. on website   REP

S3024    Scutari,N    Real estate brokers-revise laws   REP

S3042    Vitale,J/Singer,R    Sch. bd. candidates-bracket together   REP

S3071    Weinberg,L/Gordon,R+1    Aphasia Task Force-established   REP

S3076    Weinberg,L/Bateman,C    Victim legal representation-incr max fee   REP

S3111 Sca (1R)    Gill,N/Beach,J+1    Synchronization prescribed meds-coverage   REP/SCA

S3143 Sca (1R)    Sweeney,S/O'Toole,K    Assault by auto-concerns imprisonment   REP/SCA

S3167 Scs (SCS)    Whelan,J/Vitale,J+1    Nurse Multistate Lic. Compact-enters NJ   REP/SCS

S3171    Whelan,J/Oroho,S    Certified mail-concerns definition   REP

S3207 Sca (1R)    Vitale,J/Kean,T+1    Child in foster care-limits liab.   REP/SCA

S3214    Barnes,P/Cunningham,S    Sexual Viol. Prev. Advisory Bd.-estab.   REP

SCR180    Lesniak,R/Smith,B+1    Dept. of Env. reg.-concerns leg. review   REP

SJR42    Oroho,S+2    Sarcoidosis Awareness Mo.-desig. April   REP

SJR87    Weinberg,L/Kyrillos,J    Genocide Awareness Mo.-desig. April   REP

SJR90    Allen,D/Cunningham,S    Small Bus. Saturday-after Thanksgiving   REP

SJR96    Weinberg,L/Van Drew,J    Pregnancy/Infant Loss Remembrance Mo.   REP

SR103    Turner,S/Bucco,A.R.    Small Bus. Saturday-NJ resid. support   REP

SR139    Weinberg,L/Madden,F    Healthy Maternity, Obstetic Medicine Act   REP

Bills Referred/SBA:

S454 Sca (1R)    Madden,F/Van Drew,J    Sex offenders, repeat-incr mand min term  

S1825    Turner,S    Nannies-crim. background checks   

S2721    Kean,T/Whelan,J    Income tax cred-A-list performing artist  

S2828    Rice,R/Barnes,P    MV Surcharge Community Svc. Prog.  

S2831 Sca (1R)    Sweeney,S/Turner,S+15    Secure Choice Savings Prog. Act  

S3111 Sca (1R)    Gill,N/Beach,J+1    Synchronization prescribed meds-coverage  

S3143 Sca (1R)    Sweeney,S/O'Toole,K    Assault by auto-concerns imprisonment  

S3167 Scs (SCS)    Whelan,J/Vitale,J+1    Nurse Multistate Lic. Compact-enters NJ  

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

S2299   (Kean,T)    First responders-req./training standards

S2877 Sca (1R)   (Madden,F)    Nicotine, liquid-concerns containers

S2884   (Addiego,D)    Epinephrine access, Emerg. Treatment Act

S2925   (Lesniak,R; Stack,B; Weinberg,L)    Driv. lic.-estab. non-citizen

S2931   (Bateman,C)    Palliative care svcs.-prov. info.

S3057   (Holzapfel,J)    Superstorm Sandy Homeowners Protect. Act

S3111 Sca (1R)   (Kean,T)    Synchronization prescribed meds-coverage

S3120   (Kean,T)    Student w/concussion-concerns evaluation

S3167 Scs (SCS)   (Madden,F)    Nurse Multistate Lic. Compact-enters NJ

S3174   (Sacco,N)   Drones-FAA safety guidelines

S3175   (Greenstein,L)    Drones-contain geo-fencing tech.

S3207   (Addiego,D)    Child in foster care-limits liab. 

S3213   (Turner,S)    Sales tax-dedicate portion Transp. Fd.

SJR42   (Madden,F)    Sarcoidosis Awareness Mo.-desig. April

SJR81 Sca (1R)   (Kean,T)    Israel-condemns boycott movement against

SCR180   (Pou,N)   Dept. of Env. reg.-concerns leg. review

SR141   (Sacco,N)   Aerial unmanned veh-expand restrictions

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

S2819   (Beach,J)    Farmers Against Hunger Day-pub., website

S2884   (Madden,F)    Epinephrine access, Emerg. Treatment Act

S3111 Sca (1R)   (Beach,J)    Synchronization prescribed meds-coverage

S3170   (Bateman,C)    Co superintendent of election-admin code

S3171   (Oroho,S)    Certified mail-concerns definition

SJR73   (Beach,J)    Gleaning Wk.,-desig. 3rd wk of September

SJR74   (Beach,J)    Farmers Against Hunger Day-desig.

SJR96   (Van Drew,J)    Pregnancy/Infant Loss Remembrance Mo.

SR139   (Madden,F)    Healthy Maternity, Obstetic Medicine Act

Co-Prime Sponsors Withdrawn:

S2360   (Holzapfel,J)    Mental health record-concern expungement

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

S3220   (Vitale,J)    Statewide health data sys.-estab.

 

The Senate President has made the following appointments:

 

*Effective October  9, 2015

Joint Committee on Housing Affordability:

Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez (5)

 

New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing Board:

Karen B. Gentile, RN, of Byram Township.

Theresa A. Wurmser, Ph.D., RN, of Red Bank.

 

State Council for Adult Literacy Education Services:

Mary L. Chute, of Bordentown, to replace Norma Blake.

Julio Sabater, of Union, to replace Ana M. Cruz.

Brigette Satchell, of Cherry Hill, to replace Charles G. Lovallo.

 

 

 

 

 

The Senate President has made the following re-appointments:

 

*Effective October 9, 2015

Mandated Health Benefits Advisory Commission:

Mary F. Campagnolo, M.D., of Columbus.

Melanie L. Willoughby, of West Windsor.

 

State Council for Adult Literacy Education Services:

Joanne Hala, of Princeton, to replace Julio Sabater.
Erik Jacobson, of Montclair.

The Senate adjourned at 5:30 P.M. to meet again on Thursday, October 22, 2015 (SESSION).

     ASSEMBLY ACTION

The Assembly did not meet.  The Assembly will meet on Monday, November 9, 2015 (QUORUM, Committee Groups “A” and “B” scheduled to meet).

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

None

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (9/24/2015):

P.L.2015, c.112.   S1380 ScaAca (2R)    Barnes,P/Quijano,A    10/1/2015    Motor carrier transp. contract-concerns  

P.L.2015, c.113.   A1733    Eustace,T/Johnson,G+3    10/1/2015    Motor fuel sale-concerns during emerg.  

P.L.2015, c.114.   A622/1469 Acs (ACS)    Moriarty,P/Diegnan,P+5    10/13/2015    Dextromethorphan-proh. sale to minors  

P.L.2015, c.115.   A3890 AcaSa (2R)    Lampitt,P/Lagana,J+1    10/13/2015    Influenza vaccines, older adults-concern  

 

P.L.2015, JR-7.   AJR67 Aca (1R)    Munoz,N/Lampitt,P+7    10/13/2015    ALS Awareness Mo.-desig. May