Prepared: September 15, 2006 Check Internet site or call this office for updated schedule. First Annual Session
* Denotes Changes
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2006
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. The Commission should
receive written comments at least ten business days in advance of the meeting.
A3003 [Thompson, Samuel D.], HIV vaccine-concern insur. coverage
A3012 [Corodemus, Steve], PERS-concern comp. base for benf.
A3021 [Merkt, Richard A.], Leg. memb., part-time pub. emp.-concerns
A3067 [Van Drew, Jeff], PERS Prosecutors Part memb.-svc. cred.
A3085 [Johnson, Gordon M./Prieto, Vincent], Cold War vets.-extends cert. benf.
A3095 [Cryan, Joseph/Diegnan, Patrick J.], Loc. bds. of ed.-req. to join SHBP
A3146 [O'Toole, Kevin J.], St-administered retir. sys.-concerns
A3152 [Johnson, Gordon M.], PERS-concerns accidental disab. retir.
A3403 [Moriarty, Paul D./Mayer, David R.], PERS-concerns elected official memb.
S1943 [Kean, Thomas H./Kyrillos, Joseph M.], PERS-concern comp. base for benf.
S2036 [Gormley, William L./Sweeney, Stephen M.+1], TPAF, PERS early retir-changes age elig.
S2061 [Sweeney, Stephen M./Kyrillos, Joseph M.], PERS-concerns elected official memb.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2006
SENATE QUORUM 12:00 PM Senate Chambers
Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Meeting
10:00 AM Committee Room 6, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Vitale, Joseph F.
S494 [Gill, Nia H./Gormley, William L.+2], Bloodborne Disease Harm Reduction Act
S823 [Vitale, Joseph F.], Syringes w/out prescription-limited sale
Senate Judiciary Meeting 10:00 AM
Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Adler, John H.
Considered:
to be a member of the Atlantic County Board of Taxation:
Theresa Prendergast of Egg Harbor Township for the term prescribed by law.
to be a member of the Capital City Redevelopment Corporation:
Martin Paul Johnson of Trenton to succeed himself, for the term prescribed by law.
to be a member of the Commission on Civil Rights:
Hany A. Mawla, Esq. of North Brunswick to replace Kun Lee, for the term prescribed by law.
to be a member of the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council:
Honorable Erik C. Peterson of Milford to replace Eileen Swan, resigned, for the term prescribed by law.
Honorable Tahesha L. Way, Esq. of Wayne to replace Lois Cuccinello, resigned, for the term prescribed by law.
to be a member of the Hunterdon County Board of Taxation:
Jo-Ann R. Boehm of Flemington to succeed herself, for the term prescribed by law.
to be a member of the NJ Health Care Facilities Financing Authority:
Gustav Edward Escher, III of Princeton to succeed himself, for the term prescribed by law.
Thomas M. Jackson of Morristown to replace Carmen Saginario, Jr., Esq., resigned, for the term prescribed by law.
to be a member of the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission:
Laurette K. Asante, Esq. of Hainesport to replace Craig Yates, resigned, for the term prescribed by law.
Grissele Camacho-Pagan, Esq. of Plainsboro to succeed herself, for the term prescribed by law.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 (continued)
Senate Judiciary Meeting (continued)
Considered:
to be a member of the State Board of Agriculture:
Roger R. Kumpel of Southampton to replace R. Kenneth Totten, for the term prescribed by law.
William S. Randolph of Belle Mead to replace Phillip Prickett, for the term prescribed by law.
to be a member of the Sussex County Board of Taxation:
James M. Cerra of Branchville to succeed himself, for the term prescribed by law.
to be a member of the Water Supply Advisory Council:
Michael A. Stachowski of Robbinsville for the term prescribed by law.
to be Bridgadier General of the NJ Army National Guard:
Colonel Stephen J. Hines of Bellmawr for the term prescribed by law.
Interviewed:
to be a Judge of the Superior Court:
Darrell M. Fineman of Millville for the term prescribed by law.
to be a member of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of NJ - Board of Trustees:
Richard D. Loccke of Hackensack to replace Joseph Boucher, for the term prescribed by law.
to be an Administrative Law Judge:
Walter M. Braswell of Basking Ridge for the term prescribed by law.
to be Attorney General of the State of NJ:
Stuart Rabner of Caldwell for the term prescribed by law.
to be Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families:
Kevin M. Ryan of Fair Haven for the term prescribed by law.
to be Director of the Division on Women:
Janice L. Kovach of Clinton for the term prescribed by law.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2006
Senate Community and Urban Affairs Hearing 7:00 PM
Manalapan Township Municipal Complex, 120 Route 522
(at Taylors Mills Road) Manalapan, NJ 07726
Chair: Sen. Rice, Ronald L.
S1824 [Rice, Ronald L.+1], New Homebuyers' Bill of Rights Act
S1825 [Rice, Ronald L./Madden, Fred H.], New home buyers-enhances prot.
S1826 [Rice, Ronald L./Madden, Fred H.], Constr. codes, St.-strengthens
S2046 [Rice, Ronald L.], Planned real estate devel.-concerns
Joint Legislative Committee on Public Employee Benefits
Reform Meeting 5:00 PM Clifton High School Auditorium,
333 Colfax Ave, Clifton, NJ
Co-Chairs: Sen. Scutari, Nicholas P./Asw. Pou, Nellie
The Committee will hear testimony from the public on pensions and health benefits
for public employees.
Joint Legislative Committee on Public School Funding Reform Meeting 1:00 PM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Co-Chairs: Sen. Adler, John H./Asm. Conaway, Herb
The Committee will hear invited testimony from Jay G. Chambers, Ph.D., Senior Research Fellow Managing Director & Professor John Yinger, Professor of Public Administration and Economics on methods to determine the cost of education.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2006
Joint Legislative Committee on Government Consolidation
and Shared Services Meeting 10:00 AM Committee Room 11,
4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Co-Chairs: Sen. Smith, Bob/Asm. Wisniewski, John S.
The Joint Legislative Committee will not meet.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2006
Joint Legislative Committee on Constitutional Reform and Citizens
Property Tax Constitutional Convention Hearing 12:00 PM Livingston Student Center, Rutgers University,
84 Joyce Kilmer Avenue, Piscataway, NJ
Co-Chairs: Sen. Kenny, Bernard F./Asm. Burzichelli, John J.
Members of the public are invited to testify before the Committee regarding proposals
to amend the New Jersey State Constitution in order to achieve property tax reform.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
SENATE SESSION 1:00 PM Senate Chambers
10:00 AM: Senate Law and Public Safety Committee;
Senate State Government Committee (Agendas to be announced)
Voting Session (Nominations)
*Senate Law and Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs Meeting
10:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Girgenti, John A.
Representatives from the Attorney General's Office and the Parole Board and other
invited guests will testify concerning criminal street gang activity.
*Senate State Government Meeting 10:00 AM
Committee Room 7, 2nd Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Chair: Sen. Coniglio, Joseph
S2193 [Codey, Richard J./Karcher, Ellen], Changes date of presidential primary from
last Tuesday in February to first Tuesday after first Monday in February.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
Joint Legislative Committee on Public School Funding Reform Meeting 1:00 PM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Co-Chairs: Sen. Adler, John H./Asm. Conaway, Herb
Agenda to be announced.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2006
NJ Death Penalty Study Commission Hearing 1:00 PM
Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
The Commission will take testimony from invited witnesses. The Commission will also take testimony from the public concerning: Whether the selection of defendants for capital trials
is arbitrary, unfair, or discriminatory and whether there is unfair, arbitrary, or discriminatory variability in the sentencing phase or at any stage of the process; and
Whether there is a significant difference in the crimes of those selected for the punishment
of death as opposed to those who receive life in prison. It would be appreciated if persons wishing to testify would send a written copy of their testimony to staff prior to the meeting
by e-mail (gneville@njleg.org or mbavati@njleg.org) or fax (609-292-6510).
If this is not feasible, please bring 20 copies to the hearing.
Joint Legislative Committee on Government Consolidation
and Shared Services Meeting 10:00 AM Committee Room 11,
4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Co-Chairs: Sen. Smith, Bob/Asm. Wisniewski, John S.
Agenda to be announced.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2006
*Joint Legislative Committee on Constitutional Reform and Citizens
Property Tax Constitutional Convention Meeting 1:00 PM
Committee Room 11, 4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Co-Chairs: Sen. Kenny, Bernard F./Asm. Burzichelli, John J.
Members of the public are invited to testify before the Committee regarding proposals
to amend the New Jersey State Constitution in order to achieve property tax reform.
State Leasing and Space Utilization Committee Meeting 10:00 AM Committee Room and Agenda - To Be Determined.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2006
Joint Legislative Committee on Public School Funding Reform Meeting 1:00 PM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Co-Chairs: Sen. Adler, John H./Asm. Conaway, Herb
Agenda to be announced.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2006
Joint Legislative Committee on Government Consolidation
and Shared Services Meeting 10:00 AM Committee Room 11,
4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Co-Chairs: Sen. Smith, Bob/Asm. Wisniewski, John S.
Agenda to be announced.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2006
Joint Legislative Committee on Public School Funding Reform Meeting 1:00 PM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Co-Chairs: Sen. Adler, John H./Asm. Conaway, Herb
Agenda to be announced.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2006
Joint Legislative Committee on Government Consolidation
and Shared Services Meeting 10:00 AM Committee Room 11,
4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Co-Chairs: Sen. Smith, Bob/Asm. Wisniewski, John S.
Agenda to be announced.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2006
SENATE SESSION 2:00 PM Senate Chambers
10:00 AM: Senate Commerce Committee (Agenda to be announced)
Voting Session: Board list to be announced
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2006
SENATE QUORUM 12:00 PM Senate Chambers
10:00 AM: Group (1) Committees scheduled to meet
1:00 PM: Group (2) Committees scheduled to meet
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2006
Joint Legislative Committee on Public School Funding Reform Meeting 1:00 PM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Co-Chairs: Sen. Adler, John H./Asm. Conaway, Herb
Agenda to be announced.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2006
Joint Legislative Committee on Government Consolidation
and Shared Services Meeting 10:00 AM Committee Room 11,
4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Co-Chairs: Sen. Smith, Bob/Asm. Wisniewski, John S.
Agenda to be announced.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2006
SENATE QUORUM 12:00 PM Senate Chambers
10:00 AM: Group (3) Committees scheduled to meet
1:00 PM: Group (4) Committees scheduled to meet
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2006
Joint Legislative Committee on Public School Funding Reform Meeting 1:00 PM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Co-Chairs: Sen. Adler, John H./Asm. Conaway, Herb
Agenda to be announced.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2006
Joint Legislative Committee on Government Consolidation
and Shared Services Meeting 10:00 AM Committee Room 11,
4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Co-Chairs: Sen. Smith, Bob/Asm. Wisniewski, John S.
Agenda to be announced.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2006
Joint Legislative Committee on Public School Funding Reform Meeting 1:00 PM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
Co-Chairs: Sen. Adler, John H./Asm. Conaway, Herb
Agenda to be announced.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2006
SENATE QUORUM 12:00 PM Senate Chambers
10:00 AM: Group (2) Committees scheduled to meet
1:00 PM: Group (1) Committees scheduled to meet
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2006
SENATE QUORUM 12:00 PM Senate Chambers
10:00 AM: Group (4) Committees scheduled to meet
1:00 PM: Group (3) Committees scheduled to meet
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2006
SENATE SESSION 2:00 PM Senate Chambers
10:00 AM Select Committees to meet at the call of the Senate President
Voting Session: Board list to be announced
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2006
SENATE SESSION 2:00 PM Senate Chambers
10:00 AM Select Committees to meet at the call of the Senate President
Voting Session: Board list to be announced
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2006
SENATE SESSION 2:00 PM Senate Chambers
10:00 AM Select Committees to meet at the call of the Senate President
Voting Session: Board list to be announced
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2007
JOINT SESSION
Joint Session to receive Governor's State of the State Address
Details to be announced