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Vol. XVIII No. 18 212th Legislature • First Annual Session

SENATE ACTION (QUORUM)



Nominations Reported from Committee:



TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT:

Robert Wilson, of Ramsey.

Donald R. Venezia, of Cliffside Park.

Nancy Sivilli, of West Orange.

George F. Rohde, Jr., of Clifton.

John A. Peterson, Jr., of Seaside Park.

Jamie S. Perri, of Loch Arbour.

Charles Middlesworth, Jr., of Ventnor.

Walter Marshall, Jr., of Pitman.

Sebastian Gaeta, Jr., of Glen Rock.

Ernest M. Caposela, of Wayne.



TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION:

Lawrence M. Downes, of Princeton Junction, to replace Francis Mertz, resigned.



TO BE A MEMBER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY - BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

Harold T. Shapiro, Ph.D., of Princeton, to replace John Ferguson, resigned.



Bills Introduced:



S1833 Lesniak,R Accountants-concerns continued ed. REF SCM

S1834 Kyrillos,J/Lesniak,R Mun emerg mgmt coordinator-concerns appt REF SLP

S1835 Connors,L Homestead prop. tax reimb.-revise elig. REF SCU

S1836 Connors,L Propane Consumer's Bill of Rights-estab. REF SEG

S1837 Bark,M Loc. govt. website-shared svc agreements REF SCU

S1838 Coniglio,J/Turner,S+1 Low Income Home Energy Asst. Prog.-fds REF SEG

S1839 Ciesla,A Devel. disabled, community resid.;$5M REF SHH

S1840 Coniglio,J Camp contrib cycle, Sen. & Asm.-equalize REF SSG

S1841 Madden,F Limo operators-concerns REF STR

S1842 Madden,F Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation-high sch. REF SED

S1843 Madden,F Bail restriction crimes-concerns REF SJU

S1844 Sweeney,S MV offense fines-dedicates REF STR

S1845 Sweeney,S MV tires, new-concerns fees REF SEN

S1847 Bark,M Renewable Energy, Veh. Task Force REF SEG

S1848 Bark,M Honey bee colonies-concerns preserv. REF SEG

S1849 Buono,B Dental decisions-concerns lic. person REF SCM

S1850 James,S Insur. premiums tax treatment-revises REF SCM

S1851 Codey,R Driver distractions-concerns accidents REF SLP

S1852 Bryant,W/Lance,L Medicaid Prog Integrity, Prot. Act-estab REF SBA

SJR42 Weinberg,L Adult Onset Disab. Awareness Mo.-May REF SHH

SR50 Connors,L Medicare Part D prescription plan-extend REF SHH









Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:



A911 Gusciora,R/Diegnan,P+3 Death, cert. mv off-clarify jurisdiction REP

A1219 Diegnan,P/Barnes,P+6 Mun. court admin.-concerns REP

A2542 Thompson,S/Conners,J+4 Higher ed. tuition asst.-concerns REP

S118 Coniglio,J Mun. court admin.-concerns REP

S151 Sca (1R) Connors,L/Asselta,N+1 Greenhead flies-control population;$90K REP/SCA

S188 Doria,J/Sarlo,P+2 Disab vet survivor-claim prop tax exemp REP

S229 Bucco,A/Cardinale,G+4 Fire depts, vol-concern group life insur REP

S269 Sarlo,P Intergovt. transfer prog.-concerns REP

S339 Bark,M/Allen,D+1 Tampering-concerns crim. penal. REP

S477/1320 Scs (SCS) Sweeney,S/Coniglio,J+4 Wages and benf-responsible bus practices REP/SCS

S613 Ciesla,A/Asselta,N Emerg Svcs Vol Length, Svc Award-concern REP

S656 Bryant,W/Vitale,J Defibrillator grant prog.-estab. REP

S882 Sca (1R) Inverso,P/Girgenti,J+1 Aircraft operation-concerns REP/SCA

S967 Buono,B Primary stroke ctr. req.-concerns REP

S1074 Sca (1R) Littell,R/Coniglio,J Scooters-concerns operation REP/SCA

S1177 Connors,L Initiated ordinances-concerns REP

S1195 Scs (SCS) Madden,F/Vitale,J+1 Dispensing medicine-concerns REP/SCS

S1280 Bryant,W Toxic chemical-broadens definition REP

S1334 Karcher,E/Vitale,J Organ donations-gross income tax deduct. REP

S1370 Rice,R Sr. Cit. Home Repair, Modification Prog. REP

S1392 Sca (1R) Connors,L Surety co.-concerns performance REP/SCA

S1428/1540 Scs (SCS) Buono,B Land use application-mun. adopt req. REP/SCS

S1546 Scs (SCS) Turner,S+1 Sch. bd. election-Nov. general election REP/SCS

S1550 Girgenti,J/Kyrillos,J+4 Higher ed. tuition asst.-concerns REP

S1613 Sca (1R) Girgenti,J/Bucco,A+1 POW-MIA medal, NJ-creates REP/SCA

S1618 Rice,R Homeless shelters-concerns REP

S1773 Turner,S Death, cert. mv off-clarify jurisdiction REP

S1786 Vitale,J/Sweeney,S Devel. disab.-expand svcs. REP

SJR30 Kean,T Eating Disorders Awareness Day-desig. REP

SR27 Singer,R/Karcher,E Continuing Care Advis Council-reactivate REP



Bills Referred/SBA:



A2542 Thompson,S/Conners,J+4 Higher ed. tuition asst.-concerns

S188 Doria,J/Sarlo,P+2 Disab vet survivor-claim prop tax exemp

S477/1320 Scs (SCS) Sweeney,S/Coniglio,J+4 Wages and benf-responsible bus practices

S656 Bryant,W/Vitale,J Defibrillator grant prog.-estab.

S1334 Karcher,E/Vitale,J Organ donations-gross income tax deduct.

S1370 Rice,R Sr. Cit. Home Repair, Modification Prog.

S1550 Girgenti,J/Kyrillos,J+4 Higher ed. tuition asst.-concerns

S1618 Rice,R Homeless shelters-concerns

S1786 Vitale,J/Sweeney,S Devel. disab.-expand svcs.



Bills Recommitted:



S192 Scs (SCS) Doria,J/Bucco,A Cable tv svc.-concerns regulation RCM SEG



Bills Combined:



S1320 Vitale,J/Buono,B Expanding Access to Health Care Act COMB/W S477 (SCS)

S1540 Karcher,E/Rice,R Devel. application-notice req. COMB/W S1428 (SCS)



Bills Withdrawn From The Files:



S226 Bucco,A+1 Sch. bd. memb. election-changes date FROM SED



Co-Sponsors Added:



S418 (McNamara,H) Health care fac., resid.-St. suppl. pymt

S1195 Scs (SCS) (Buono,B) Dispensing medicine-concerns

S1546 Scs (SCS) (Vitale,J) Sch. bd. election-Nov. general election



Co-Sponsors Added: (cont'd)



S1550 (Bucco,A; Inverso,P; Sacco,N; Sarlo,P) Higher ed. tuition asst.-concerns

S1613 Sca (1R) (Inverso,P) POW-MIA medal, NJ-creates

S1710 (Littell,R) Lake dredging/stream clean-approp money

S1783 (Kyrillos,J) Cosmetic med. procedure tax-repeal

S1838 (Doria,J) Low Income Home Energy Asst. Prog.-fds



Co-Sponsors Withdrawn:



S1710 (Bark,M) Lake dredging/stream clean-approp money



Co-Prime Sponsors Added:



S1249 (McNamara,H) Prepaid bank cards, cert.-concerns

S1710 (Bark,M) Lake dredging/stream clean-approp money



The Senate Minority Leader has made the following appointment:



*Effective May 10, 2006



Joint Legislative Committee on Ethical Standards:



Judge Richard J. Williams, of Linwood.



The Senate adjourned at 5:56 P.M. to meet again on Monday, May 15, 2006 (QUORUM, Committee Groups "3" and "4" scheduled to meet).



ASSEMBLY ACTION (QUORUM)



Bills Introduced:



A2940 Stanley,C Core Curriculum Content Standard-concern REF AED

A2941 Beck,J Loc. govt. off.-concerns training REF AHO

A2942 Beck,J Sr. Cit. Taxpayer Reverse Mortgage Prog. REF AHO

A2943 Beck,J Prop. Tax Impact Review Comm.-estab. REF AHO

A2944 O'Toole,K UMDNJ bd. of trustees-concerns REF AHI

A2945 Chatzidakis,L Bd. of ed. memb.-background check REF AED

A2946 Chivukula,U Unfair Cigarette Sales Act, 1952-revises REF AAP

A2947 Cryan,J/Gordon,R Devel. disab.-community-based living REF AHU

A2948 Burzichelli,J/Prieto,V+1 Sr., disab. prop tax deduct elig-concern REF AHE

A2950 Conners,J Sweepstakes-reg. operation in NJ REF ACO

A2951 Conaway,H/Greenstein,L+1 Prescription Drug Right-to-Know Act REF AHE

A2952 Cohen,N Real estate brokers-incl. bus. broker REF ARP

A2953 Cohen,N Home improvement contract-concern REF ACO

A2954 Cohen,N Athlete agents-prov. for regis. and reg. REF ARP

A2955 Cohen,N/Prieto,V Home Inspection Advis. Comm.-abolish REF ARP

A2956 Cohen,N Workers' comp. cases-concerns atty. fees REF ALA

A2957 Cohen,N/Prieto,V Security fraud-viol. consumer fraud act REF ACO

A2958 Holzapfel,J/Wolfe,D Water allocation permits-concerns REF AEN

A2959 Cohen,N/Prieto,V Homeowner insur deductible-application REF AFI

A2960 Chatzidakis,L Renewable Energy, Veh. Task Force REF AEN

A2961 Bateman,C Medicaid reimb., cert. hosp.-concerns REF AHU

A2962 Bateman,C Motor veh. liens-changes law governing REF ALP

A2963 Bateman,C Fingerprinting-concerns REF AJU

A2964 Greenstein,L Utilization mgt. appeals process-estab. REF AFI

A2965 Greenstein,L/Vas,J Self-emp.-purch. small emp. health benf. REF AFI

A2966 Chivukula,U/Egan,J+4 Polybutylene water piping-int. free loan REF AHO

A2967 Cohen,N/Prieto,V Manufacturer rebates-proh. deceptive ads REF ACO

A2968 Quigley,J/Cryan,J+2 FamilyCare Prog.-concerns REF AHE



Bills Introduced: (cont'd)





A2969 Moriarty,P/Cruz-Perez,N+8 Clothing bins, donation-reg. REF ACO

A2970 Cryan,J Off. of Info. Tech-reorganizes REF AAP

A2971 Beck,J+1 Owner occup. primary resid.-property tax REF ABU

A2972 Cohen,N St. Flood Control Project Bond Act REF AEN

A2973 Caraballo,W Distressed Cemetery Maintenance Act REF ARP

A2974 Caraballo,W Notaries Pub. Act of 1979-revises REF ARP

A2975 Albano,N/Van Drew,J Gypsy Moth Prog.;$750K REF AAN

A2976 Conners,J Grave site thefts-concerns REF AMV

A2977 Prieto,V/Wisniewski,J+2 Commuter van safety pub. awareness-estab REF ATR

A2978 Fisher,D/Wisniewski,J Statewide insur. pool-veh. for hire REF ATR

A2979 Wisniewski,J/Prieto,V+2 Autobus operation-revise cert. penal. REF ATR

A2980 Wisniewski,J/Prieto,V+2 Omnibuses-incr. penal., equip. viol. REF ATR

A2982 McKeon,J Lake dredging/stream clean-approp money REF AEN

A2983 Giblin,T/Wisniewski,J Temp. help svc. firms-concerns REF ALA

A2984 Wisniewski,J/Giblin,T Wage withholdings, unauth.-civil actions REF ALA

A2985 Conaway,H/Conners,J Surplus real prop., cert.-auth St. sell REF ASG

ACR191 Burzichelli,J/Wisniewski,J+1 Sr., disab. cit. prop tax deduct-concern REF AHE

AJR108 Beck,J Prop. Tax Collection Consolidation Study REF AHO

AJR172 Vainieri Huttle,V/Johnson,G+2 Adult Onset Disab. Awareness Mo.-May REF AHU

AR166 Conaway,H+1 Post-mastectomy in-patient care-coverage REF AHE

AR167 Van Drew,J/Stanley,C Off-track wagering fac.-expedite REF ATG

AR169 Conners,J Emp. Support of the Guard, Reserve-honor REF AMV

AR170 Conners,J Mil. grave markers-denounces theft REF AMV

AR171 Hackett,M Preservation Mo.-desig. May 2006 REF ASG



Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:



A337 Pennacchio,J Health benf. plans-concerns REP

A439 Aca (1R) Mayer,D/Conaway,H+1 Med. transp. svcs.-health insur. cover REP/ACA

A490 Aca (1R) Bateman,C+1 Underage driv.-BAC testing REP/ACA

A804 Acs (ACS) Caraballo,W/Vas,J+1 CATV svc.-concerns reg. REP/ACS

A979 Acs (ACS) Stender,L/Van Drew,J Off-track & Account Wagering Act-revise REP/ACS

A1186 Corodemus,S Mortgage loans transfer-concerns REP

A1203 Aca (1R) Diegnan,P/Wisniewski,J Constr. lien discharge-prov. procedure REP/ACA

A1323 Aca (1R) Biondi,P/Prieto,V+3 Constr. code enforcement-concerns REP/ACA

A1324 Aca (1R) Biondi,P/Bateman,C+4 Vaccines containing mercury-elim. use REP/ACA

A1432 Aca (1R) Vainieri Huttle,V/Johnson,G+4 Dog lic. fee-mun. set amt. REP/ACA

A1445 Aca (1R) Conners,J/Chivukula,U Length of svc. award-change cert. req. REP/ACA

A1667 Aca (1R) Barnes,P/Johnson,G+11 Pub. safety directors-clarify powers REP/ACA

A1781 Greenwald,L Meningococcal meningitis-prov. info. REP

A2023 Aca (1R) Green,J/Stanley,C Child-protection window guards-concerns REP/ACA

A2064 Aca (1R) Gusciora,R/Watson Coleman,B+11 Photo radar devices-auth. use REP/ACA

A2069 Aca (1R) McHose,A Scooters-concerns operation REP/ACA

A2268 Wolfe,D/Malone,J College Savings Plans-estab. task force REP

A2527 Scalera,F/Holzapfel,J Loc. pub. contract bids-due date REP

A2539 Aca (1R) Mayer,D/Moriarty,P+7 Consumer Telephone Records Prot. Act REP/ACA

A2547 Merkt,R Drug products-concerns REP

A2595 Aca (1R) Cohen,N Ambulatory care fac.-patient services REP/ACA

A2643 Aca (1R) Diegnan,P/Barnes,P+1 MV accidents-prop. damage threshold REP/ACA

A2823 Aca (1R) Whelan,J/Greenwald,L+11 Medicaid recipients-long term care REP/ACA

A2890 Aca (1R) Rumpf,B/Bramnick,J+1 Debit card info., cert.-proh. printing REP/ACA

A2969 Acs (ACS) Moriarty,P/Cruz-Perez,N+8 Clothing bins, donation-reg. REP/ACS

A2973 Caraballo,W Distressed Cemetery Maintenance Act REP

A2974 Caraballo,W Notaries Pub. Act of 1979-revises REP

AR167 Van Drew,J/Stanley,C Off-track wagering fac.-expedite REP

S458 Sca (1R) Rice,R/James,S+1 Child protection window guards-concerns REP

S597 ScaAcs (ACS) Kyrillos,J/Scutari,N Charitable clothing bins-concerns REP/ACS

S650 Scs (SCS) Bryant,W Graffiti-auth. mechanisms to abate REP

S685 Weinberg,L Raincheck Policy Disclosure Act REP

S695 Sa (1R) Weinberg,L/Bucco,A Dog lic. fee, mun.-incr. max. fee REP

S781 Sca (1R) Madden,F/Buono,B+2 Underage driv.-BAC testing REP



Bills Reported Referred/AAP:



A1640 Acs (ACS) Conaway,H/Diegnan,P+5 Long-Term Care Partnership Act-estab. REP/ACS REF AAP



Bills Reported Referred/AFI:



A1810 Aca (1R) Greenstein,L/Manzo,L+4 Individual finan. info.-protects privacy REP/ACA REF AFI



Bills Reported Referred/AJU:



A2193 Albano,N/Van Drew,J Parole-concerns repeat offenders REP REF AJU

A2194/2195 Acs (ACS) Albano,N/Van Drew,J Driv. under influence-concerns REP/ACS REF AJU



Bills Reported Referred/ATU:



A1637/2792 Acs (ACS) Conaway,H/Conners,J Pub. util. shutoffs-concerns notice REP/ACS REF ATU



Bills Combined:



A2195 Albano,N/Van Drew,J Drunk driv. w/ minor-incr. penal. COMB/W A2194 (ACS)

A2792 Chatzidakis,L/Manzo,L Sr. living fac, cert.-concerns util pymt COMB/W A1637 (ACS)



Bills Transferred:



A1054 Aca (1R) Van Drew,J/Albano,N Sports and entertainment dist.-creation FROM AAP TO ABU

A1674 Barnes,P/Bramnick,J Crim. records, expungement-concerns FROM AAP TO ABU

A1834 Greenstein,L/Diegnan,P+2 VCCB assessments-incr. FROM AJU TO ALP

A2322 Aca (1R) Barnes,P/Johnson,G+2 Victims of crime-revise statutes FROM AAP TO ABU

A2667 Manzo,L/Gusciora,R+2 Street gang activity-concerns crimes FROM AJU TO ALP



Bills Withdrawn From The Files:



A414 Bodine,F/Chatzidakis,L St. Auditor-concerns cert. audits FROM AAP

A2201 Cohen,N Workers comp. judges-concerns FROM ASG



Co-Sponsors Added:



A115 (Karrow,M) Abbott dist.-concerns St. aid

A119 (Bateman,C; Kean,S) PERS-concerns memb.

A141 (Prieto,V) Child care svc.-income tax deduct.

A142 (Prieto,V) Day care ctr. support-corp. tax cred.

A158 (Prieto,V; Voss,J) Safe Haven Infant Prot Act-revises

A172 (Prieto,V) Govt. records, cert.-concerns access

A250 (Voss,J) Toy Safety Act

A252 Aca (1R) (Vas,J) Relocation asst.-concerns

A257 (Cryan,J) Ed. fd. entities, nonprofit-contrib.

A277 Aca (1R) (Vas,J) Safe Haven Infant Prot. Act

A289 (Voss,J; Vainieri Huttle,V) Grace's Law-hearing aid coverage

A427 Aca (1R) (Biondi,P) MV fines-concerns

A434 (Moriarty,P) Security, Finan. Empowerment Act-creates

A464 (Rumpf,B; Connors,C; Voss,J) Gang related loitering-enact ordinance

A468 (Voss,J) Co. sheriffs, emp-estab. prof. standards

A525 (Voss,J) Black bear hunting-proh.

A611 (Bateman,C) Finan single personal disclosure-estab.

A639 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Sex offenders-concerns

A652 (Voss,J) Vet. prop. tax exemp.-extends to co-op.

A662 (McHose,A) Aliens receiving St. money-verify status

A691 (Kean,S) Camp. contrib., cert.-concerns

A696 (Kean,S) PERS-concerns leg. memb.

A713 (Rumpf,B; Connors,C) Street gangs-concerns

A754 (Cruz-Perez,N; Burzichelli,J; Panter,M) Nurse staffing standards-estab.

A755 (Van Drew,J) Hearing Aid Asst, Aged Prog-incr subsidy

A763 (Burzichelli,J) Computer crimes-concerns

A779 (Prieto,V) Expungement, cert. records-concerns

A792 (Prieto,V) Nat. gas pipeline safety viol-incr penal



Co-Sponsors Added: (cont'd)



A795 (Voss,J) Death penal.-repeals

A799 (Prieto,V) Cred. card accts.-concerns

A804 Acs (ACS) (Egan,J) CATV svc.-concerns reg.

A859 (Wisniewski,J) Dana Christmas Scholarship Prog.-estab.

A906 Aca (1R) (Rooney,J; Albano,N; Payne,W) Police & fire promo. exam-residency cred

A908 (Prieto,V) Delaware Riv Bridge Comm-suppl compact

A914 Aca (1R) (Oliver,S; Kean,S; Voss,J) Sch. dist. contracts-annual report

A920 (Manzo,L; Epps,C; Oliver,S; Prieto,V; Lampitt,P) Fish and Game Council-expand memb.

A927 (Oliver,S; Kean,S; Voss,J; Scalera,F) Mun. border, major devel.-concerns rev.

A929 (Rooney,J; Green,J; Payne,W) Crim. records-automatic expungement

A948 (Gordon,R) Matthew's Law Limiting Use of Restraints

A961 (Bramnick,J) Epinephrine, cert. students-concerns

A998 (Voss,J) Resident's hours in hosp.-estab. limits

A1027 (Cruz-Perez,N) Auto insur policies-concern cancellation

A1057 Aca (1R) (Mayer,D) Vets' Hospital Task Force-estab.

A1140 (Voss,J; Gordon,R; Mayer,D; Wisniewski,J) Vet. Home Health Care Demo. Prog.;$1M

A1144 (Diegnan,P) Speed limits-concerns mun. streets

A1187 (Voss,J) Firearm sale-concerns

A1240 (McKeon,J) Marriage lic.-incr. fees

A1324 Aca (1R) (Epps,C; Greenstein,L) Vaccines containing mercury-elim. use

A1369 (Prieto,V) DNA test results-estab. parentage

A1372 (Prieto,V) Rental autos-extend cert. insur coverage

A1378 (Prieto,V) Parking tickets-concerns

A1404 (Biondi,P) Vol FF, first aid squad-prov. tax deduc

A1412 (Biondi,P) Vol fire companies-exemp charitable fees

A1418 (Vas,J) NJBEST contrib.-allows tax deductions

A1422 (Bramnick,J) Pub. sch. dist emerg aid vol-pd time off

A1438 (Bateman,C) Vet. benf., cert.-broadens elig.

A1456 (Mayer,D; Gordon,R; Albano,N; Wisniewski,J; Thompson,S; Vainieri Huttle,V) Vet. civil svc. preference-expand elig.

A1491 (Beck,J) Govt. affairs agents-proh. use

A1640 Acs (ACS) (Epps,C; Gordon,R; Greenstein,L; Manzo,L; Green,J) Long-Term Care Partnership Act-estab.

A1650 (Manzo,L; Fisher,D; Schaer,G; Rumpf,B; Connors,C) Gang viol. prev.-offer instruction

A1677 (Gusciora,R) Wireless phone use in mv-primary offense

A1680 (Rooney,J) Sch. bus driv.-wear/display photo id

A1681 (Bateman,C) Dual health benf. coverage-concerns

A1720 (Voss,J) Firearm heir-crim. background check req.

A1732 (Voss,J) Death penal.-abolish in NJ

A1735 (Vandervalk,C) Bail bonds & enforcement agents-concerns

A1737 (Voss,J) Victims of crime-revises statutes

A1741 Aca (1R) (Albano,N) Body Armor Replacement Fd.-concerns

A1820 (Voss,J) Pupil transp. svc. contracts-concerns

A1839 (Prieto,V) False info., env. laws-crim. penal.

A1858 (Johnson,G; Vainieri Huttle,V; Green,J; Quigley,J) St. constit convention-prop. tax reform

A1893 Aca (1R) (Gusciora,R) Contaminated sites-concerns

A1894 Aca (1R) (Gusciora,R) Contaminated sites-concerns remediation

A1895 Aca (1R) (Gusciora,R) Industrial establishments-concerns

A1912 (Prieto,V) Natural resources-concerns damage pymt.

A1921 (Bateman,C) Pub off/emp convicted of crimes-concerns

A1954 (Vas,J; Prieto,V; Van Drew,J) Mileage reimb.-set at IRS rate

A1973 (Schaer,G; Rumpf,B; Connors,C) Gang ed. seminars-concerns

A1993 (Carroll,M) Energy, util. svc.-exempts sale

A2050 (Voss,J) Dogs-concerns licensing

A2052 Aca (1R) (Panter,M; Cruz-Perez,N) Nursing staff, health care fac.-concerns

A2057 (Diegnan,P) Disab. vet.-concerns prop. tax exemp.

A2064 Aca (1R) (Rooney,J; Lampitt,P; Payne,W) Photo radar devices-auth. use

A2073 (Gusciora,R) African Amer. Reconciliation Study Comm.

A2148 (Karrow,M) Sch. dist. surveys, cert.-concerns

A2162 (Pennacchio,J) Prosecutor's agents-prov. for appt.

A2172 (Epps,C; Prieto,V; Voss,J) Black bear hunting-concerns

A2175 (Rooney,J; Payne,W) Sch. dist.-concerns crim. hist. check

A2182 (Green,J; Albano,N;Payne,W) Mun. court fines-concerns

A2184 (Epps,C; Oliver,S; Lampitt,P) Pesticide Use Reduction Recognition Act

A2188 (Manzo,L; Epps,C; Oliver,S; Gordon,R; Handlin,A) Coastal Area Fac. Review Act-revises

A2189 (Payne,W) Crim. conduct, sch. prop.-concerns

A2198 (Bramnick,J; Biondi,P) Vol. firefighters-$1K income tax deduct.

A2216 (Payne,W) Attorneys' fees-concerns awarding

A2240 (Vas,J) Smart growth areas-concerns permits

A2282 (McHose,A) Cosmetic med. procedure tax-repeal

A2322 Aca (1R) (Voss,J) Victims of crime-revise statutes



Co-Sponsors Added: (cont'd)



A2334 Aca (1R) (Karrow,M) Incarceration costs-cert. inmates pay

A2359 (Gordon,R; Mayer,D; Voss,J) Indigent vets-concerns burial

A2441 (Vas,J) St. emp., essential-prov. comp. time

A2480 (Kean,S) Candidate info. in ads-concerns

A2482 (Kean,S) Fair & Clean Elections Pilot Proj., 2007

A2483 (Kean,S) Camp. contrib., cert. entities-bans

A2484 (Voss,J) Publication of cert. ordinances-concerns

A2486 Aca (1R) (Vas,J) Devel. application-notice req.

A2498 (Chivukula,U) Electronic Waste Mgt. Act

A2508 (Bramnick,J) Vol. firefighters-$5K income tax deduct.

A2512 (Fisher,D) Mental health coverage req.-revises

A2532 (McHose,A) Sick leave banks-sch. emp.

A2537/2656 Acs (ACS) (Vas,J; Panter,M) Prescription Drug Retail Price Registry

A2556 Acs (ACS) (Van Drew,J) Assaults against cert. teachers-concerns

A2557 (Gordon,R; Vainieri Huttle,V; Oliver,S; Vas,J; Epps,C; Bateman,C; Munoz,E; Diegnan,P; Bramnick,J) Adoptees-permits

access to birth cert.

A2650 (Vas,J) Sexual viol. training-concerns

A2658 (Chivukula,U; Vas,J; Fisher,D) Sch. dist. budget-concerns

A2667 (Rumpf,B; Connors,C) Street gang activity-concerns crimes

A2726 (Gordon,R; Conaway,H; Wisniewski,J; Voss,J) Women Vet. Comm.-estab.

A2773 (Diegnan,P) Chaining or tethering animals-concerns

A2791 (Vas,J) Enduring Freedom-tuition-free enrollment

A2812 (Handlin,A) Camp. contrib.-concerns

A2819 (Voss,J) Auto. insur. underwriting rules-concerns

A2823 Aca (1R) (Panter,M; Wisniewski,J; Cruz-Perez,N; Voss,J; Thompson,S) Medicaid recipients-long term care

A2826 (Cruz-Perez,N; Voss,J; Wisniewski,J) Group Home Fire Safety Act

A2828 Aca (1R) (Voss,J) Cigarette tax rev. bonds-fd. cert. proj.

A2830 (Merkt,R; Gregg,G) Hunting w/bow and arrow-concerns

A2844 (Albano,N) Mun. prosecutors-concerns

A2845 (Albano,N) Mun. prosecutors-concerns

A2864 (Vas,J; Quigley,J) Chiefs of police-concerns

A2869 (Albano,N) DUI arrestees-hold in protective custody

A2870 (Mayer,D; Gordon,R; Chatzidakis,L; Bodine,F; Vas,J) Funeral disruption-concerns offense

A2872 (Voss,J) Nursing Student Support Prog.-estab.

A2890 Aca (1R) (Cruz-Perez,N) Debit card info., cert.-proh. printing

A2898 (Vas,J; Diegnan,P; Chatzidakis,L; Bodine,F) Funeral, disruption-concerns

A2908 (Voss,J) Domestic Viol. and Abuse Comm.-estab.

A2914 (Cohen,N; Egan,J; Barnes,P; Wisniewski,J; Prieto,V; Conners,J; Conaway,H; Truitt,O; Diegnan,P; Burzichelli,J)

Working dogs-concerns cert. access

A2948 (Diegnan,P) Sr., disab. prop tax deduct elig-concern

A2951 (Diegnan,P) Prescription Drug Right-to-Know Act

A2966 (Vas,J) Polybutylene water piping-int. free loan

A2968 (Diegnan,P;Vas,J) FamilyCare Prog.-concerns

ACR87 (Bramnick,J) Vol fire fighter/first aid-prop tax cred

ACR89 (Bramnick,J) Vol. FF/first aid squad-prop. tax deduct

ACR96 (Gordon,R; Mayer,D; Thompson,S; Albano,N) Disab. vet.-receive civil svc preference

ACR97 (Malone,J) Vet. prop. tax deduction-extend elig.

ACR138 (Manzo,L) Eminent domain-limit exercise

ACR141 (Bodine,F; Chatzidakis,L) Prop. relief/reform-special Leg. session

ACR162 (McHose,A) St. Comptroller-assume cert. duties

ACR168 (Manzo,L) Condemnation power-restrict use

ACR182 (Albano,N) St. transp. sys.-motor fuels tax fd.

ACR191 (Diegnan,P) Sr., disab. cit. prop tax deduct-concern

AJR92 (Beck,J) Coastal NJ Evacuation Task Force-estab.

AR117 (Karrow,M) Alternative min. tax, fed.-repeal

AR155 (Beck,J; Voss,J) Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester-recog.

AR166 (Panter,M) Post-mastectomy in-patient care-coverage



Co-Sponsors Withdrawn:



A140 (Barnes,P) Emerg. mgt. vol., co., mun.-lic. plate

A576 (DeCroce,A) Handicapped parking spaces-concerns

A1417 (Conners,J) Firefighters w/cancer-workers' comp.

A2864 (Voss,J; Conners,J; Steele,A) Chiefs of police-concerns







Second Prime Sponsors Added:



A225 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Police veh., unmarked-proh routine stops

A280 (Vas,J) Pub. sch.-auth. special lic. plate

A576 (DeCroce,A) Handicapped parking spaces-concerns

A731 (Whelan,J) Viol. Free Sch. Zones-estab.

A754 (Van Drew,J) Nurse staffing standards-estab.

A776 (Prieto,V) Computer embezzlement-actions for damage

A783 (Prieto,V) Domestic viol restraining order-concerns

A805 (Prieto,V) Energy asst. prog.-incr. amt. available

A914 Aca (1R) (Chivukula,U) Sch. dist. contracts-annual report

A927 (Chivukula,U) Mun. border, major devel.-concerns rev.

A933 (Carroll,M) Compassionate Use Med. Marijuana Act

A958 (O'Toole,K) Pub off/emp convicted cert crime-concern

A971 (Voss,J) Gambling, pathological-insur. benf cover

A979 Acs (ACS) (Van Drew,J) Off-track & Account Wagering Act-revise

A984 (Vas,J) Sch. breakfast/lunch-proh. cert. foods

A1140 (Van Drew,J) Vet. Home Health Care Demo. Prog.;$1M

A1287 (Vas,J) Landlord-proh. cert. tenant fees

A1366 (Prieto,V) Hearing aids-health insur. reimb.

A1718 (Voss,J) Bd. of ed-unseal subcontracting bids

A1743 (Voss,J) Person working at sch.-crim. hist. check

A2023 Aca (1R) (Stanley,C) Child-protection window guards-concerns

A2024 (Chivukula,U) Airports-concerns acquisition

A2069 (Johnson,G) Scooters-concerns operation

A2085 (Voss,J) Gambling on animal fights-concerns

A2122 (Prieto,V) Prop. tax appeals-limits filing

A2148 (Vas,J) Sch. dist. surveys, cert.-concerns

A2182 (Fisher,D) Mun. court fines-concerns

A2184 (Gordon,R) Pesticide Use Reduction Recognition Act

A2185 (Manzo,L) Rifle-criteria as assault weapon

A2215 (Prieto,V) Motor fuels-concerns price incr.

A2257 (Prieto,V) Cosmetology, hairstyling-concerns

A2262 (Prieto,V) Limo operators-concerns

A2265 (Vas,J) Driver distractions-concerns accidents

A2331 (Prieto,V) Genetic counselor- req. lic.

A2426 (Vas,J) Disab vet survivor-claim prop tax exemp

A2465 (O'Toole,K) Corruption of pub. resources-estab crime

A2491 (Vas,J) Sex offenders-bars positions, youth org.

A2550 (Oliver,S) Homestead rebate-sr cit surviving spouse

A2557 (Prieto,V) Adoptees-permits access to birth cert.

A2566 (Vas,J) CATV, cert. costs-disclose to subscriber

A2645 (McKeon,J) Animals, cert.-permit in rental premises

A2663 (Mayer,D) Vet. Haven prog.-income tax deduct.

A2679 (Voss,J) Tattoo removal-estab. prog. in DOC

A2681 (Payne,W) Juv Detention Alt. Initiative;$2M

A2685 (Cohen,N) POW-MIA medal, NJ-creates

A2703 (Cryan,J) Asian Longhorn Beetle Prog.;$3M

A2753 (Albano,N) Non-teaching staff-concerns arbitration

A2760 (Prieto,V) Prisoners-responsible for own cost

A2851 (Manzo,L) Soil survey in Hudson Co.;$100K

A2865 (Voss,J) Abbott dist. sch. fac.-site acquisition

A2914 (Voss,J) Working dogs-concerns cert. access

A2949 (Gordon,R) Clinical demo. proj.-concerns

ACR154 (Manzo,L) Gun show purch.-req. background checks

AJR103 (Albano,N) Broadcast media-study use

AR95 (Albano,N) Nerve agent-proh. discharge, Del. Riv.

AR96 (Vas,J) CATV basic tier reg. removal-condemns

AR116 (Vas,J) Social Security taxes-concern allocation



Third Prime Sponsors Added:



A274 (Vas,J) Police interrogations, cert.-concerns

A277 Aca (1R) (Voss,J) Safe Haven Infant Prot. Act

A278 (Vas,J) Building Green Building Tech. Task Force

A288 (Voss,J) Medicaid estate recoveries-concerns

A625 (Dancer,R) Abbott dist. desig.-concerns

A639 (Barnes,P) Sex offenders-concerns

A708 (Voss,J) Defibrillators-req. in pub. sch. bldgs.



Third Prime Sponsors Added: (cont'd)



A763 (Van Drew,J) Computer crimes-concerns

A787 (Prieto,V) Prop-casualty-concerns use of cred info

A804 Acs (ACS) (Chivukula,U) CATV svc.-concerns reg.

A868 (Voss,J) Pupil absences-sch. dist. notify DYFS

A979 Acs (ACS) (Moriarty,P) Off-track & Account Wagering Act-revise

A1047 (Voss,J) Sch. dist budget caps-revise calculation

A1057 Aca (1R) (Gordon,R) Vets' Hospital Task Force-estab.

A1237 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Monk parakeet-concerns

A1324 Aca (1R) (Stender,L) Vaccines containing mercury-elim. use

A1367 (Prieto,V) Health care plan costs-income tax deduct

A1396 (Prieto,V) Auto. insur.-concerns

A1417 (Conners,J) Firefighters w/cancer-workers' comp.

A1785 (Vas,J) Religious corp-concerns academic degrees

A1805 (Vainieri Huttle,V) William's Law; pertains to pool safety

A1827 (Van Drew,J) Cats and dogs, sterilization-concerns

A1961 (Prieto,V) Firefighter cert.-concerns

A1993 (Karrow,M) Energy, util. svc.-exempts sale

A2158 (Vas,J) Police off., retired-concerns firearms

A2184 (Van Drew,J) Pesticide Use Reduction Recognition Act

A2334 Aca (1R) (Albano,N) Incarceration costs-cert. inmates pay

A2361 (Vas,J) Unsolicited checks, cert.-proh.

A2363 (Vas,J) Fire off. and inspectors-concerns

A2532 (Voss,J) Sick leave banks-sch. emp.

A2549 (Vas,J) Div. of Probation-creates in DOC

A2553 (Voss,J) Guide, svc dogs-concerns NJT's treatment

A2565 Aca (1R) (Voss,J) Incarcerated indiv.-proh temp disab benf

A2615 (Voss,J) Trapping dogs and cats-proh.

A2647 (Voss,J) NJ Safe Haven Infant Prot. Act-concerns

A2663 (Conners,J) Vet. Haven prog.-income tax deduct.

A2686 Aca (1R) (Voss,J) Bikes w/quick release wheels-proh. sale

A2720 (Mayer,D) Constr. code official tech. asst-concern

A2773 (Voss,J) Chaining or tethering animals-concerns

A2814 (Barnes,P) St. aid, pub. sch. dist.-concerns

A2868 (Voss,J) Human trafficking-concerns

A2890 Aca (1R) (Connors,C) Debit card info., cert.-proh. printing

A2898 (Panter,M) Funeral, disruption-concerns

A2909 (Voss,J) Sex offenders, repeat-incr mand min term

A2914 (Albano,N) Working dogs-concerns cert. access

A2948 (Fisher,D) Sr., disab. prop tax deduct elig-concern

A2949 (Munoz,E) Clinical demo. proj.-concerns

A2951 (Van Drew,J) Prescription Drug Right-to-Know Act

A2967 (Wisniewski,J) Manufacturer rebates-proh. deceptive ads

A3031 (DeCroce,A) St. Auth. Review Comm.-estab.

A3032 (DeCroce,A) Loc. Auth. Review Comm.-estab.

ACR191 (Fisher,D) Sr., disab. cit. prop tax deduct-concern

AR122 (Vas,J) Obesity-higher ed. instit. estab ed prog

AR154 (Cruz-Perez,N) In Case of Emerg. campaign-concerns



Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:



A439 Aca (1R) (Lampitt,P) Med. transp. svcs.-health insur. cover

A441 (Voss,J) Domestic viol offenders-elec. monitoring

A804 Acs (ACS) (Malone,J) CATV svc.-concerns reg.

A899 Aca (1R) (Gordon,R) Group Home Oversight Task Force-estab.

A930 (Vas,J) Law Against Discrim.-amends

A979 Acs (ACS) (Whelan,J) Off-track & Account Wagering Act-revise

A1021 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Meadowlands Conserv. Trust-tax contrib.

A1057 Aca (1R) (Vainieri Huttle,V) Vets' Hospital Task Force-estab.

A1324 (Manzo,L) Vaccines containing mercury-elim. use

A1671 (Voss,J) Fred's Law-concerns mv accident

A1892 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Highlands Conserv. Trust-creates

A2282 (Voss,J) Cosmetic med. procedure tax-repeal

A2359 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Indigent vets-concerns burial

A2726 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Women Vet. Comm.-estab.

A2773 (Albano,N) Chaining or tethering animals-concerns

A2870 (Voss,J) Funeral disruption-concerns offense

A2948 (Fisher,D) Sr., disab. prop tax deduct elig-concern

ACR96 (Van Drew,J) Disab. vet.-receive civil svc preference



Fifth Prime Sponsors Added:



A804 Acs (ACS) (Van Drew,J) CATV svc.-concerns reg.

A1456 (Van Drew,J) Vet. civil svc. preference-expand elig.

A1705 (Greenstein,L) Wages and benf-responsible bus practices

A2824 (Albano,N) Enduring Freedom-scholarship prog.

A2870 (Panter,M) Funeral disruption-concerns offense



Sixth Prime Sponsors Added:



A804 Acs (ACS) (Giblin,T) CATV svc.-concerns reg.



The Assembly Speaker has made the following appointments:



*Effective March 23, 2006



New Jersey Commission on Italian and Americans of Italian Heritage Cultural Educational Programs:



Robert Rafano, of South River.

Honorable Joseph Ripa, of Voorhees.



New Jersey Collaborative Nursing Board:



Edna Cadmus, of Rutherford.

Linda Parry-Carney, of Bloomingdale.



The Amistad Commission



Sandra Y. Lewis, of Montclair.

Rachel Pereira, of Somerset.



New Jersey Office on Minority and Multicultural Health Advisory Commission:



Ruppert Hawes, of Princeton.



Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse:



Regan Y. McGrory, of Plainsboro.



*Effective April 11, 2006



State House Commission:



Honorable Marcia A. Karrow (23)

Honorable Guy R. Gregg (24) (Alternate)

Joint Committee on the Public Schools:



Honorable Bill Baroni (14)

Honorable Jennifer Beck (12)

Honorable David W. Wolfe (10)







The Assembly Speaker has made the following appointments: (cont'd)



*Effective April 11, 2006



Joint Budget Oversight Committee:



Honorable Joseph R. Malone, III (30)



The Assembly Speaker has made the following re- appointments:



*Effective March 23, 2006



New Jersey Commission on Italian and Americans of Italian Heritage Cultural Educational Programs:



Mario Marano, of Toms River.



New Jersey Collaborative Nursing Board:



Kathi Kendall Sengin, of Princeton.

Constance M. Wilson, of Trenton.



New Jersey Redevelopment Authority:



B. Harold Smick, of Quinton.



Joint Legislative Commission on Ethical Standards:



William Kersey, of Wharton.



The Amistad Commission:



Gabriella E. Morris, of Basking Ridge.



New Jersey Human Relations Council- Executive Committee:



Michael Mordaga, of Hackensack.

Jahnbaz Almas, of Bayonne.



Sales and Use Tax Review Commission:



Warren Goode, of Ocean Twp.



Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse:



Gerald Opthof, of Emerson.















The Assembly Speaker has made the following re-appointments: (cont'd)



*Effective April 26, 2006



Task Force on Health Care Responsibility and Reporting:



Dr. Gregory J. Rokosz, of Boonton.



Coordinating Committee on Youth:



Amy Vasquez, of Burlington.



Fisheries Information and Development Center Coordinating Board:



Dean J. Buono, of Marlton.



Pensions and Health Benefits Review Commission:



William F. Clarke, of Ocean Grove.



*Effective May 2, 2006



New Jersey Commission on Italian and Americans of Italian Heritage Cultural Educational Programs:



Joseph Alessi, of Verona.

Tina Segali, of Oradell.



The Assembly Republican Leader has made the following appointments:



*Effective April 3, 2006



Joint Committee on Mentoring:



Assemblyman Steve Corodemus (11)

Assemblywoman Marcia Karrow (23)

Assemblyman Sean Kean (11)



Joint Legislative Committee on Ethical Standards:



Assemblyman Peter Biondi (16)

Assemblyman Steve Corodemus (11)



Note to the 02/6/2006 Digest:



Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:



A1897 McKeon,J/Roberts,J+1 Underground storage tank closures-finan. REP *NOT* REF AAP







Note to the 03/6/2006 Digest:



Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:



A2025 Albano,N/Van Drew,J Michael's Law-concerns REP *NOT* REF AJU



Note to the 03/13/2006 Digest:



Bills Received from Senate/Without Reference/Given Second Reading:



S1070 Sweeney,S/Kean,T+5 Hist. preserv. proj. grants;$1,263,166 REF *NOT* AAN



Note to the 03/16/2006 Digest:



Co-Sponsors Added:



A2830 (McHose,A) Hunting w/bow and arrow-concerns *NOT* Second Prime Added



Notes to the 03/21/2006 Digest:



Second Prime Sponsors Added:



A2830 (Van Drew,J) Hunting w/bow and arrow-concerns *NOT* Third Prime Added



Bills Received from Senate/Without Reference/Given Second Reading:



S468 Sweeney,S+1 Income tax-unincorp. constr. contractors REF *NOT* ALA



The Assembly adjourned at 7:02 P.M. to meet again on Monday, May 15, 2006 (QUORUM, Committee Groups "C" and "D" scheduled to meet).





Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:



None



Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (5/8/06):



P.L.2006, c.18. A1053 Van Drew,J+2 5/10/2006 Vessels, cert.-proh. taking fish