Prepared: March 12, 2004 Check Internet site or call this office for updated schedule. First Annual Session
* Denotes Changes
MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2004
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 9:30 AM Middlesex County College, College Center, Edison, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee will hold a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2005 Budget.
ASSEMBLY SESSION 11:00 AM Assembly Chambers
Voting Session:
A50 [Roberts, Joseph J./Cohen, Neil M./Weinberg, Loretta/McKeon, John F.+9], Med.
Care Access & Patients First Act
A148 [Green, Jerry/Burzichelli, John J./Vas, Joseph/Manzo, Louis+14], Affordable Housing-estab. Jt. Committee
A306 [Vandervalk, Charlotte/Cohen, Neil M./Steele, Alfred E.+1], Individual deferred annuities-concerns
A343 [Weinberg, Loretta/Johnson, Gordon M./Scalera, Frederick+1], Meadowlands Complex-concerns devel. proj
A619 [Bramnick, Jon M./Stender, Linda+1], Crosswalks-concerns
A627 [Stender, Linda/Impreveduto, Anthony+6], Traffic control devices-concerns
A853 [Barnes, Peter J./Previte, Mary T./Manzo, Louis+1], Substance abuse
prog.-inmate work cred.
A899 [Diegnan, Patrick J./Barnes, Peter J.+4], High sch. student athlete-concerns
A1237 [Malone, Joseph R./Wisniewski, John S.], Teenage Driv. Safety Study Com. estab
A1447 [Scalera, Frederick/Johnson, Gordon M./Manzo, Louis+3], Emerg. response
prog.-St, co. coordinate
A1488 [Conaway, Herb/Blee, Francis J./Manzo, Louis+10], Androstenedione-proh.
sale to minors
A1588 [Burzichelli, John J./Fisher, Douglas H./Cohen, Neil M.], Contractors-concerns background checks
A1596 [Burzichelli, John J./Fisher, Douglas H.], Agric. products-concerns purch by St.
A1810 [Roberts, Joseph J./Cruz-Perez, Nilsa/Wisniewski, John S.+1], Co. fire
marshalls-enroll in PFRS
A1913 [Weinberg, Loretta/Vandervalk, Charlotte/Gordon, Robert M.], Health Care
Prof. Reg Study Comm.-estab.
A1914 [Weinberg, Loretta/Cohen, Neil M./Previte, Mary T.], Infertility treatment-
health insur cover
A1987 [Weinberg, Loretta/Manzo, Louis], Med. gas containers-concerns
A2049 [Sires, Albio/Stack, Brian P.+1], Co. coll. capital proj.-concerns
A2088 [Caraballo, Wilfredo/Vas, Joseph/Cruz-Perez, Nilsa], Consumer Fraud Act-concerns
A2214 [Weinberg, Loretta/Manzo, Louis/Gordon, Robert M.+1], Patient Safety Act-estab.
A2259 [Smith, Robert J./Weinberg, Loretta], Drunk driv. offenses-clarify sentencing
A2266 [Quigley, Joan M./Cohen, Neil M.+4], ATM operators-crim hist background check
A2343 [Watson Coleman, Bonnie/Manzo, Louis], Brownfields dev.-concerns
A2370 [Wisniewski, John S./Bodine, Francis L.], NJT Corp.-concerns insur.
A2480 [Roberts, Joseph J./Green, Jerry/Gusciora, Reed/Greenstein, Linda R.], Devel. rights-auth. transfer by mun.
ACR124 [Weinberg, Loretta/Manzo, Louis], Med. equip., treat disab-devel standards
AJR81 [Wisniewski, John S./Mayer, David R.], Hwy. Rest Area for Truck Driv Study Comm
AR137 [Van Drew, Jeff/Eagler, Peter C./Manzo, Louis], SS prog.-concerns
AR144 [Burzichelli, John J./Fisher, Douglas H./Sires, Albio], Paulsboro Borough founding-100th anniv.
S557 [Vitale, Joseph F./Girgenti, John A.+5], Patient Safety Act
S594 [Sweeney, Stephen M./Lance, Leonard+1], Agric. products-concerns purch by St.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2004
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
9:30 AM Trenton War Memorial, Washington Ballroom, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
The Assembly Budget Committee will hold a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2005 Budget. The hearing will focus on Arts, History, Cultural Affairs, Transportation and Environmental Issues (and all other subjects not listed for March 10 or March 24).
THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2004
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 9:30 AM Bankbridge School, Gymnasium, Sewell, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee will hold a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2005 Budget.
*Assembly Regulated Professions and Independent Authorities Meeting
12:00 PM Committee Room 12, 4th Floor, State House Annex,
Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Impreveduto, Anthony
A279 [Vandervalk, Charlotte/Impreveduto, Anthony], Genetic counselor- req. lic.
A457 [Impreveduto, Anthony], Respiratory Care Pract. Lic. Act-revise
A661 [Blee, Francis J./Previte, Mary T.], Lic. person-concerns resid. disclosure
A1368 [Pennacchio, Joseph/Merkt, Richard A.], Notaries-estab. cert. guidelines
A2156 [Impreveduto, Anthony/Quigley, Joan M.], Security guards, cert.-req. lic.
A2519 [Impreveduto, Anthony/Biondi, Peter J.], Home inspector lic.-revise provisions
FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2004
Pension and Health Benefits Review Commission Meeting 10:00 AM Division of Pensions and Benefits, 50 West State St., Trenton, NJ
No verbal comments are accepted during the meeting. Written comments should be submitted at least ten business days in advance of the meeting.
A128 [Merkt, Richard A.], Pension benf. calculation-concerns
A240 [Gregg, Guy R./Merkt, Richard A.+5], SHBP-small bus. emp., purch. coverage
A314 [Vandervalk, Charlotte], ABP to PERS-allows transfer
A579 [Oliver, Sheila Y.+1], Prison Off Pension incr-surviving spouse
A1357 [Greenwald, Louis D./Mayer, David R.], Pub. safety off. pensions-incr. COLA
A1358 [Greenwald, Louis D.], Pub. safety off. pensions-incr. COLA
A1756 [DeCroce, Alex], TPAF-concerns retire. allowance options
A1810 [Roberts, Joseph J./Cruz-Perez, Nilsa/Wisniewski, John S.+1], Co. fire marshalls-enroll in PFRS
A1825 [Manzo, Louis], PFRS-concerns emp. contrib.
S420 [Bucco, Anthony R.], PERS Prosecutors Part-svc credit purch
S638 [Coniglio, Joseph], Vet benefits elig.-extend
S641 [James, Sharpe/Bucco, Anthony R.+6], PFRS-incr. cert. memb. benefits
S645 [Martin, Robert J.], TPAF, PERS-retire allowance options
MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2004
SENATE SESSION 2:00 PM Senate Chambers
Select Committees to meet at the call of the Senate President
Voting Session: Board list to be announced
*Senate Environment and Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Meeting 10:00 AM Committee Room 16, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chairs: Sen. Smith, Bob/Asm. McKeon, John F.
The combined meeting will take testimony on the recommendations of the Governor's Highlands Task Force to assist the Committees in developing legislation to protect and preserve the essential drinking water resources in the Highlands region.
*Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Meeting 10:00 AM Committee Room 1, First Floor, State House Annex, NJ
Chair: Sen. Vitale, Joseph F.
A50 [Roberts, Joseph J./Cohen, Neil M./Weinberg, Loretta/McKeon, John F.+9], Med. Care Access & Patients First Act
S551 [Vitale, Joseph F.], Med. Care Access and Responsibility Act
Pending Introduction and Referral:
S50 [Vitale, Joesph F.], "The NJ Medical Care Access and Respon. and Patients First Act."
*Senate Labor Meeting 10:00 AM Committee Room 6,
1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Sweeney, Stephen M.
S559 [Adler, John H./Asselta, Nicholas], Masonry-proh. dry cutting and grinding
S596 [Sweeney, Stephen M.], Fabrication, custom-concerns wages
SR19 [Connors, Leonard T.], Workers' comp/SS benf-modify limits
Joint State Leasing and Space Utilization Committee Meeting
12:00 PM Committee Room 12, 4th Floor, State House Annex,
Trenton, NJ
Joint Committee on the Public Schools Meeting 9:30 AM
Committee Room 11, 4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Commissioner Librera will address the Committee, also Jack Spencer of the New Jersey Schools Corporation will also make a presentation.
State House Commission Meeting 9:00 AM Committee Room 14,
4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2004
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
9:30 AM Rowan University, Student Center,
Eynon Ballroom, Glassboro, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
The Assembly Budget Committee will hold a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2005 Budget. The hearing will focus on Education, Higher Education and Local Government Issues.
MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2004
SENATE SESSION 2:00 PM Senate Chambers
Voting Session: Board list to be announced
TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 2004
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
10:00 AM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget: Revenues and the Economy (State Treasurer).
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
1:00 PM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget: Revenues and the Economy (Office of Legislative Services).
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2004
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 10:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget: NJ Economic Outlook.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2004 (continued)
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 11:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget: Budget Overview and Revenue Forecast (Office of
Legislative Services).
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 1:00 PM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget: Budget Overview (State Treasurer).
THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2004
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
10:00 AM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Agriculture.
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
11:30 AM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs.
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
2:00 PM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Judiciary.
TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2004
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
10:00 AM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Community Affairs.
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
2:00 PM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Transportation, NJ Transit and the Motor Vehicle Commission.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 9:30 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Human Services (Division of Youth
and Family Services only).
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 12:30 PM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Human Services (all others).
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 3:30 PM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2004
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 10:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Community Affairs.
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 1:30 PM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Corrections and the State Parole Board.
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2004
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
10:00 AM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget: Business Roundtable.
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
2:00 PM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Personnel.
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
3:30 PM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of State.
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2004
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 10:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for Higher Educational Services.
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 2:00 PM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Transportation, NJ Transit and the
Motor Vehicle Commission.
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2004
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
10:00 AM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Human Services.
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
2:00 PM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of the Treasury and
Interdepartmental Accounts.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2004
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 10:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Education.
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 2:00 PM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Law and Public Safety.
MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2004
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 10:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Health and Senior Services.
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 1:30 PM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Judiciary.
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 3:00 PM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Environmental Protection.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2004
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 10:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Agriculture.
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 11:30 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of State.
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 2:00 PM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Labor.
THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2004
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
10:00 AM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Law and Public Safety.
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
2:00 PM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Corrections and the State Parole Board.
TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2004
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
10:00 AM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Health and Senior Services.
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
2:00 PM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget: Health Roundtable.
THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2004
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
10:00 AM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Education.
THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2004 (continued)
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
2:00 PM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget: Higher Education Roundtable.
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2004
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
10:00 AM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Labor.
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
11:30 AM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Banking and Insurance.
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
2:00 PM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the NJ Commerce and Economic Growth Commission and Related Economic Development Programs.
THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2004
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
10:00 AM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Environmental Protection.
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
2:00 PM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget: Federal Funding Issues.
MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
This date is reserved for a possible meeting on the Fiscal Year 2005 Budget.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2004
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 10:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the NJ Commerce and Economic Growth Commission
and Related Economic Development Programs.
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 11:30 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Personnel.
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 2:00 PM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Banking and Insurance.
MONDAY, MAY 24, 2004
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 10:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget: Revenue Update (Office of Legislative Services and the
State Treasurer).
Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 1:30 PM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Bryant, Wayne R.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget for the Department of the Treasury and Interdepartmental Accounts.
TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2004
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
10:00 AM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget: Revenue Update (State Treasurer).
Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing
1:00 PM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Asm. Greenwald, Louis D.
Hearing on the FY 2005 Budget: Revenue Update (Office of Legislative Services).