NEW JERSEY

LEGISLATIVE DIGEST

for January 5, 2012

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Vol. XXIII No. 47 214th Legislature $ Second Annual Session

SENATE ACTION (QUORUM)

Nominations Notice of Intention:

TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT:

Douglas K. Wolfson, of North Brunswick.

Nominations Received and Referred to SJU:

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

Isabelita Marcelo Abele, of Mullica Hill, to replace Barbara Armand, resigned.

Keith Campbell, of Salem, to replace Juanita Johnson-Clark, resigned.

Jean Edelman, of Great Falls, Virginia.

George S. Loesch, of Mount Laurel, to replace the Honorable Troy E. Singleton, resigned.

Fred Graziano, of Sewell, to replace Susan M. Powell, resigned.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE PAROLE BOARD:

Yolette Ross, of Deptford Township.

Nominations Reported from Committee:

TO BE A JUDGE OF THE EAST AMWELL AND DELAWARE TOWNSHIP JOINT MUNICIPAL COURT:

Edward R. Martin, of Whitehouse Station.

TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT:

Nancy Ridgway, of Linwood.

Barry P. Sarkisian, of Jersey City.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT:

Joseph S. Weisberg, Ed.D., of Parsippany, to replace Dr. George Koehler, Ph.D., resigned.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS:

Christopher Cunningham, of Hasbrouck Heights, to replace Joseph P. Schooley.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY:

George Louis Garcia, Esq., of Jersey City, to replace Margaret Wilma Harris.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BURLINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF TAXATION:

Donn C. Lamon, of Cinnaminson, to replace Eileen R. Carlos.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CAPITAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION:

Tracey D. Syphax, of Trenton.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS IN CHILDREN RELIEF FUND COMMISSION:

Ralph J. Condo, of Waterford, to replace Jane Lorber, RN.

Barry D. Liss, Esq., of Asbury, to replace Virgina G. Hammer.

Douglas J. Dipaola, M.D., J.D., of Moorestown, to replace Tracey A. Reed.

Nominations Reported from Committee: (cont’d)

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL ON ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS:

William F. Morelli, of Spring Lake, to replace George Tilton.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNMENT RECORDS COUNCIL:

Steven F. Ritardi, Esq., of Mendham Township, to replace David Fleisher, resigned.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE:

Barbara Adolphe, of Newton, to replace Honorable Anthony R. Bucco, resigned.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE HIGHLANDS WATER PROTECTION AND PLANNING COUNCIL:

Michael Tfank, of West Milford, to replace the Honorable Jack J. Schrier.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE LEGALIZED GAMES OF CHANCE CONTROL COMMISSION:

Peter Anthony Curatolo, of Forked River, to replace Timothy E. Ryan, C.F.S.P., resigned.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

Francis Michael Cyprian Cuss, of Bernardsville.

Mitchell E. Hersh, of Colts Neck.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY BOARD OF TREE EXPERTS:

Barry C. Emens, of Riverton.

Kevin Downes, of Woodcliff Lake.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY HISTORIC TRUST:

Kenneth Alan Miller, of Morristown, to replace the Honorable Joseph J. Alessandrine, Jr., resigned.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY SPORTS AND EXPOSITION AUTHORITY:

Harry J. Harchetts, of Toms River, to replace Joseph M. Forgione.

Robert Harris, of Holmdel, to replace Joseph Spicuzzo, resigned.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY STATE BOARD OF MEDIATION:

John R. Drake, Jr., of Newton.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY STATE COMMISSION ON BRAIN INJURY RESEARCH:

Daniel J. Keating, Ph.D., of Downing, Pa., to replace John LoCurto, M.D.

Shonola S. Da-Silva, M.D., of Moorestown.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY TRANSIT CORPORATION:

Myron P. Shevell, of Long Branch.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE AUTHORITY:

Daniel R. Lindemann, of Wayne, to replace Ambar I. Abelar, resigned.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE POLICE TRAINING COMMISSION:

Margaret Frances Freeman, of Manalapan, to replace Catherine Frank White.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS:

Beth Sarfaty, PT, MBA, of West Long Branch, to replace Dennise Brower Krencicki PT, MA.

David Bertone, PT, OCS, of Freehold, to replace Carolanne Ingrid Aaron.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES:

Regina Tegeler, of Bridgewater.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING BOARD:

Jon S. Brandt, of Randolph, to replace Craig A. Hrinkevich.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATEWIDE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION:

John C. Miller, Jr., of Egg Harbor Township.

Captain Mark K. Lepinski, of Wallington.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE TIDELANDS RESOURCE COUNCIL:

Honorable Martin L. Pagliughi, of Avalon, to replace Frank McDonough, Esq., resigned.

TO BE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE:

John Hulick, of Hamilton.

Nominations Reported from Committee: (cont’d)

TO BE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL:

Jeffrey S. Chiesa, Esq., of Branchburg, to replace the Honorable Paula Tumayshu Dow, Esq.

TO BE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF GAMING ENFORCEMENT:

David Lewis Rebuck, of Moorestown, to replace Josh Lichtblau.

TO BE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF PURCHASE AND PROPERTY:

Jignasa Desai-McCleary, Esq., of Highlands, to replace Guy Bocage.

Bills Introduced/Without Reference/Given Second Reading:

S3190 Scutari,N Marriage and civil union lic.-change req.

Bills Introduced:

S3175 Beach,J/Vitale,J Med. fragile students-estab. standards REF SHH

S3176 Greenstein,L Pine Barrens treefrog-desig St Amphibian REF SSG

S3177 O'Toole,K Tabitha's Law-notify sch pupil's absence REF SED

S3178 Lesniak,R Corp. bus. tax. benf. cert prog-concerns REF SBA

S3179 Cunningham,S Workforce Econ Devel-prov basic training REF SLA

S3180 Cunningham,S NJ STARS, NJ STARS II-revise REF SBA

S3184 Norcross,D/Oroho,S Farm product labeling-clarify law REF SEG

S3185 Whelan,J Off-track wagering fac-ext lic. deadline REF SSG

S3186 Madden,F/Sarlo,P Unemp benf, cert extended-change trigger REF SBA

S3187 Turner,S/Rice,R Urban, Renewal Ctr. Demolition Bond Act REF SBA

SR135 Buono,B/Vitale,J Lowe's-condemns decision to w/drawal ad REF SCM

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

A917 AcaScaSca (3R) Chivukula,U/Lampitt,P+1 Energy efficient outdoor lighting-St use REP/SCA

A2665 Sca (1R) Riley,C+2 Farm product labeling-clarify law REP/SCA

A2872 AaSca (2R) Chivukula,U Distrib generation customers-reg charges REP

A3138 AcaAcaSca (3R) Wisniewski,J/Coughlin,C Sayreville flood control proj.-approp. REP

A3142 AcaSca (2R) Chivukula,U/Wilson,G Renewable energy demo. proj.-concerns REP

A3723 Quijano,A/Casagrande,C Trustee's discretionary auth.-clarify REP

A3980 Aa (1R) Stender,L/DeAngelo,W St. computer disposal-update procedures REP

S1780 ScaSca (2R) Beach,J Energy efficient outdoor lighting-St use REP/SCA

S1996 Sca (1R) Whelan,J/Van Drew,J AC Racetrack expenses-prov. cert. fds REP

S2196 Scs (SCS) Smith,B/Bateman,C Loc. Govt. renewable energy demo. proj. REP

S2445 Sca (1R) Vitale,J+1 Sayreville flood control proj.-approp. REP

S2971 Sca (1R) Smith,B Distrib generation customers-reg charges REP

S2979 Scutari,N Trustee's discretionary auth.-clarify REP

S3115 Scs (SCS) Sweeney,S/Beck,J Horse racing wagers-concerns placement REP/SCS

S3159 Scutari,N St. computer disposal-update procedures REP

S3166 Lesniak,R/Oroho,S Camp. contrib-proh. soliciting pub. prop REP

S3173 Sca (1R) Norcross,D Urban Hope Act REP/SCA

S3181 Sca (1R) Sarlo,P/Ruiz,M Mentally defective-replaces term REP/SCA

S3184 Sca (1R) Norcross,D/Oroho,S Farm product labeling-clarify law REP/SCA

S3185 Whelan,J Off-track wagering fac-ext lic. deadline REP

S3186 Madden,F/Sarlo,P Unemp benf, cert extended-change trigger REP

S3187 Turner,S/Rice,R Urban, Renewal Ctr. Demolition Bond Act REP

Co-Sponsors Added:

S2599/2763 ScsSca (SCS/1R) (Whelan,J) Sexually exploited juv.-prov. cert svcs.

S2674 (Cardinale,G) Death penalty, cert. murders-restores

Prime Sponsors Added:

S3115 Scs (SCS) (Sweeney,S) Horse racing wagers-concerns placement

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

S3019 (Whelan,J) Internet wagering, AC casinos-permits

S3115 Scs (SCS) (Beck,J) Horse racing wagers-concerns placement

S3142 (Connors,C) VETeach Pilot Prog.-estab.

S3166 (Oroho,S) Camp. contrib-proh. soliciting pub. prop

Co-Prime Sponsors Withdrawn:

S3029 (Kyrillos,J) Real prop. assess. demo. prog.-estab.

S3115 Scs (SCS) (Sarlo,P) Horse racing wagers-concerns placement

The Senate President has made the following reappointment:

*Effective December 27, 2011

Council on Local Mandates:

Jack Tarditi, of Haddonfield.

The Senate Minority Leader has made the following reappointment:

*Effective December 21, 2011

Council on Local Mandates:

Janet L. Whitman, of Summit.

Note to the 12/9/2010 Digest:

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

S2405 Sca (1R) Vitale,J/Scutari,N Sexual abuse-remove limitations statute REP/SCA *NOT* REF SBA

The Senate adjourned at 8:06 PM to meet again on Monday, January 9, 2012 (SESSION/Committees at the Call of the Senate President).

ASSEMBLY ACTION (QUORUM)

Bills Introduced/Without Reference/Given Second Reading:

A4432 Cryan,J/Chiusano,G Camp. contrib-proh. soliciting pub. prop.

Bills Introduced:

A4338 Burzichelli,J Off-track wagering fac-ext lic. deadline REF ARG

A4340 Caputo,R Urban, Renewal Ctr. Demolition Bond Act REF ABU

A4428 Conaway,H Med. fragile students-estab. standards REF AHE

A4429 Barnes,P/Quijano,A Med. marijuana-equal to prescribed meds REF AHE

A4431 Albano,N/Milam,M Minors-auth. restraining orders issuance REF ALP

A4433 Cryan,J/Chiusano,G Loc. bd of ed emp-proh cert pol activity REF AED

A4434 Cryan,J/O'Donnell,J Auto external defibrillator-immunity REF AHE

A4437 Egan,J Unemp benf, cert extended-change trigger REF ALA

AR182 Casagrande,C/Angelini,M US Postal Svs, Eatontown-keep open REF ASG

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

A2039 Vainieri Huttle,V/Munoz,N+1 Svc. dog in taining-access pub. fac. REP

A2408/4376 Acs (ACS) Lampitt,P/Milam,M+3 St. reports & publications-concerns REP

A2419 Evans,E/Cryan,J+7 Affinity fraud-creates criminal off. REP

A2563 Aca (1R) Vainieri Huttle,V/Quigley,J Gender equity in workplace-concerns REP/ACA

A3622 Aca (1R) Quijano,A/Barnes,P Sexual abuse-remove limitations statute REP/ACA

A3940 Jasey,M Devel. disab.-clarify Med. Research Act REP

A3961 Aca (1R) Burzichelli,J/Riley,C Sch. dist w/significant enrollment;$4.1M REP/ACA

A3987 Aca (1R) Quijano,A+1 Advanced practice nuse-death certificate REP/ACA

A4109 Aca (1R) Vainieri Huttle,V/Ramos,R Child abuse investigations-3 categories REP/ACA

A4163 O'Donnell,J/Wagner,C+1 Workers' comp insur.-cert. corp. req. REP

A4226/3731 Acs (ACS) Chivukula,U/Benson,D Solar renewable energy cert.-limits elig REP/ACS

A4285 Acs (ACS) Burzichelli,J/Caputo,R+4 Horse racing wagers-concerns placement REP/ACS

A4302 Aca (1R) Wisniewski,J Portable electronics insur sale-concerns REP/ACA

A4309 Aca (1R) Wilson,G/Fuentes,A Fresh Food Access Act-estab. REP/ACA

A4338 Burzichelli,J Off-track wagering fac-ext lic. deadline REP

A4340 Caputo,R Urban, Renewal Ctr. Demolition Bond Act REP

A4341 Lampitt,P/Benson,D Higher ed. and bus. partnerships-promote REP

A4342 Lampitt,P+1 Bus. tax cred. prog-extend to income tax REP

A4366 Aca (1R) Greenwald,L/Caputo,R Marriage and civil union lic.-change req REP

A4371 Cryan,J/Benson,D NJ Health ACCESS-restores elig. REP

A4374 Prieto,V/Giblin,T Crematories-revise statutes REP

A4388 Aca (1R) Lampitt,P/Benson,D Workforce Econ Devel-prov basic training REP/ACA

A4394 AcaAaAca (3R) Greenwald,L/Moriarty,P+1 Sch. bd. election-Nov. general election REP/ACA

A4403 Aca (1R) Ryan,K/Johnson,G+2 Mentally defective-replaces term REP/ACA

A4426 Aca (1R) Fuentes,A/Singleton,T Urban Hope Act REP/ACA

A4430/2190 Acs (ACS) Singleton,T/Barnes,P Solicitations of prof. emp.-bars REP/ACS

A4436 Burzichelli,J/Wisniewski,J+1 Winery lic., Out-of-St.-creates REP

A4437 Egan,J Unemp benf, cert extended-change trigger REP

S941 Sca (1R) Bateman,C/Singer,R Devel. disab.-clarify Med. Research Act REP

S1217 Sca (1R) Weinberg,L/Van Drew,J+3 St. reports & publications-concerns REP

S1395 ScaAca (2R) Weinberg,L/Ruiz,M+3 Gender equity in workplace-concerns REP/ACA

S1570 Sca (1R) Turner,S/Rice,R Child abuse investigations-3 categories REP

S2371 ScaAca (2R) Smith,B Solar renewable energy-portfolio REP/ACA

S2707 Sca (1R) Weinberg,L/Vitale,J+1 Advanced practice nuse-death certificate REP

S2826 Sca (1R) Gordon,R/Vitale,J Workers' comp insur.-cert. corp. req. REP

S2868 ScaSca (2R) Sweeney,S+2 Sch. dist w/significant enrollment;$4.1M REP

S2932 Sca (1R) Buono,B/Bucco,A+3 Portable electronics insur sale-concerns REP

S3038 Vitale,J/Madden,F+7 NJ Health ACCESS-restores elig. REP

S3054 Aca (1R) Sweeney,S/Greenstein,L+8 Bus. tax cred. prog-extend to income tax REP

S3072 Sca (1R) Madden,F/Buono,B+4 Higher ed. and bus. partnerships-promote REP

S3089 Sca (1R) Norcross,D+1 NJ Food Access Initiative-estab. REP

S3172 Sweeney,S Winery lic., Out-of-St.-creates REP

Bills Recommitted:

A4394 AcaAaAca (3R) Greenwald,L/Moriarty,P+1 Sch. bd. election-Nov. general election RCM ABU

A4403 Aca (1R) Ryan,K/Johnson,G+2 Mentally defective-replaces term RCM AJU

A4422 Greenwald,L/DeCroce,A+20 Permit Ext/ Act of 2008-ext. exp. date RCM ABU

Bills Combined:

A2190 Munoz,N/Bramnick,J+2 Solicitations by attorneys-bars COMB/W A4430 (ACS)

A3731 Quijano,A/Gusciora,R Solar Renewable Energy Cert.-purchase COMB/W A4226 (ACS)

Bills Transferred:

A2408/4376 Acs (ACS) Lampitt,P/Milam,M+3 St. reports & publications-concerns FROM AAP TO ABU

A3363 Lampitt,P/Benson,D Sex off. residence-mun. reg. FROM ALP TO ABU

A3940 Jasey,M Devel. disab.-clarify Med. Research Act FROM AHE TO AHU

A3961 Aca (1R) Burzichelli,J/Riley,C Sch. dist w/significant enrollment;$4.1M FROM AED TO ABU

A3987 Aca (1R) Quijano,A+1 Advanced practice nuse-death certificate FROM AHE TO ABU

A4302 Aca (1R) Wisniewski,J Portable electronics insur sale-concerns FROM ARP TO ABU

A4342 Lampitt,P+1 Bus. tax cred. prog-extend to income tax FROM AAP TO ABU

A4366 Aca (1R) Greenwald,L/Caputo,R Marriage and civil union lic.-change req FROM AAP TO ABU

Bills Transferred: (cont’d)

A4374 Prieto,V/Giblin,T Crematories-revise statutes FROM AAP TO ABU

A4436 Burzichelli,J/Wisniewski,J+1 Winery lic., Out-of-St.-creates FROM ARG TO ABU

S837 ScaSa (2R) Madden,F/Connors,C+3 Sex off. residence-mun. reg. FROM ALP TO ABU

S1217 Sca (1R) Weinberg,L/Van Drew,J+3 St. reports & publications-concerns FROM AAP TO ABU

S2707 Sca (1R) Weinberg,L/Vitale,J+1 Advanced practice nuse-death certificate FROM AHE TO ABU

S2868 ScaSca (2R) Sweeney,S+2 Sch. dist w/significant enrollment;$4.1M FROM AED TO ABU

S2932 Sca (1R) Buono,B/Bucco,A+3 Portable electronics insur sale-concerns FROM ARP TO ABU

S3054 Aca (1R) Sweeney,S/Greenstein,L+8 Bus. tax cred. prog-extend to income tax FROM AAP TO ABU

S3172 Sweeney,S Winery lic., Out-of-St.-creates FROM ARG TO ABU

Co-Sponsors Added:

A651 Aa (1R) (Benson,D) MV accidents resulting in death-concerns

A1131 (Spencer,L) Cold War vets.-extends cert. benf.

A2408/4376 Acs (ACS) (Diegnan,P) St. reports & publications-concerns

A2816 Aca (1R) (Handlin,A) Kulesh & Kubert's Law-veh. homicide

A2933/3640/2867 Acs (ACS) (Barnes,P) Tanning beds-minors proh.

A4285 Acs (ACS) (O'Scanlon,D; Handlin,A; Diegnan,P; Dancer,R) Horse racing wagers-concerns placement

A4403 Aca (1R) (Diegnan,P) Mentally defective-replaces term

A4420 (Diegnan,P; Spencer,L) Drug overdose prev.-concerns

A4436 (Dancer,R) Winery lic., Out-of-St.-creates

Co-Sponsors Withdrawn:

A2419 (Bramnick,J; Rible,D) Affinity fraud-creates criminal off.

A3622 Aca (1R) (DeCroce,A) Sexual abuse-remove limitations statute

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

A1430 (Spencer,L) ATMs-req. emerg. phone svc.

A2789 Aca (1R) (Albano,N) AC Racetrack expenses-prov. cert. fds

A4341 (Benson,D) Higher ed. and bus. partnerships-promote

A4371 (Benson,D) NJ Health ACCESS-restores elig.

A4396 (Barnes,P) Child sexual abuse-report to police

A4426 Aca (1R) (Singleton,T) Urban Hope Act

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

A182 (Mainor,C) High-mounted rear stoplights-concerns

A650 Acs (ACS) (Ramos,R) Dextromethorphan-proh. sale to minors

A4035 (Bucco,A) Seasonal workers-unemp. insur. elig.

A4341 (Singleton,T) Higher ed. and bus. partnerships-promote

A4388 Aca (1R) (Evans,E) Workforce Econ Devel-prov basic training

A4430/2190 Acs (ACS) (Stender,L) Solicitations of prof. emp.-bars

A4432 (Quijano,A) Camp. contrib-proh. soliciting pub. prop.

A4433 (McHose,A) Loc. bd of ed emp-proh cert pol activity

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:

A4432 (McHose,A) Camp. contrib-proh. soliciting pub. prop.
A4366 Aca (1R) (Burzichelli,J) Marriage and civil union lic.-change req

Notes to the 12/1/2011 Digest:

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

A3990 Green,J Contractors' fds.-concerns interest was inadvertently Recommitted to AAP

S317 Sca (1R) Codey,R/Rice,R Contractors' fds.-concerns interest was inadvertently Recommitted to AAP

Note to the 12/15/2011 Digest:

Co-Sponsors Added:

A3782/3621 Acs (ACS) (Prieto,V) Safe Playing Fields Act

The Assembly did not adjourn. The Assembly will meet again on Monday, January 9, 2012 (SESSION).

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

None

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (12/15/2011):

P.L.2011, c.144. A4373 Sa (1R) Prieto,V/Oliver,S+3 12/20/2011 Transitional Aid to Localities prog.

P.L.2011, c.145. S2197 ScsSa w/GR (SCS/2R) Ruiz,M/Weinberg,L+5 12/20/2011 Physician, Life-Sustaining Treatment Act

P.L.2011, c.146. A359 AaSca w/GR (3R) Schaer,G/Burzichelli,J+29 12/20/2011 Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Prev. Act

P.L.2011, c.147. A3308 AaSa w/GR (3R) Gove,D/Rumpf,B+36 12/20/2011 Vet.-Owned Bus. Asst. Act

P.L.2011, c.148. A3946 AcaSa w/GR (3R) Diegnan,P/Munoz,N+6 12/20/2011 Surgical technologist-req. emp qualif.