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for February 6, 2006



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Vol. XVIII No. 5 212th Legislature • First Annual Session

SENATE ACTION (QUORUM)



Nominations Received and Referred to SJU:



TO BE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS:

Glenn K. Rieth, of Ewing Township.



TO BE CHAIR OF THE NEW JERSEY MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION:

Sharon Anne Harrington, of Trenton.



TO BE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND SECRETARY OF THE NEW JERSEY COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH COMMISSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Virginia S. Bauer, of Red Bank.



TO BE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND INSURANCE:

Steven M. Goldman, Esq., of Woodcliff Lake, to replace Holly Bakke, resigned.



TO BE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES:

Fred Martin Jacobs, M.D., J.D., of Short Hills.



TO BE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:

Kris Kolluri, Esq., of West Windsor, to replace John F. Lettiere, Jr., resigned.



TO BE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE STATE POLICE:

Colonel Joseph Ricardo Fuentes, of Rutherford.



Nominations Reported from Committee:



TO BE COMMISSIONER OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:

Lisa P. Jackson, of East Windsor.



TO BE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN SERVICES:

Kevin M. Ryan, of Fair Haven.



Bills Introduced:



S1254 Sweeney,S Redevel.-estab. local tax to finance REF SCU

S1255 Bryant,W Working Families Prop. Tax Refund Act REF SBA

S1256 Lance,L+1 Candidates-reg. involvement in cert. org REF SSG

S1257 Sweeney,S/Adler,J Gov., St. ad. or promotions-limit fds. REF SSG

S1258 Turner,S St. officials, cert.-reside in NJ REF SSG

S1259 Turner,S MV restricted use lic.-concerns REF SLP

S1260 Weinberg,L Court records-concerns REF SJU

S1261 Turner,S Earned income tax cred.-adjustment REF SBA

S1262 Turner,S Combat pay-excl. from gross income tax REF SLP

S1263 Turner,S Affordable Housing-estab. Jt. Committee REF SCU

S1264 Turner,S Bd. of ed.-concerns use of cred. card REF SED

Bills Introduced: (cont'd)



S1265 Turner,S Sch. dist. self-insur. groups-concerns REF SED

S1266 Turner,S Privatize co svcs-concerns cert contract REF SLA

S1267 Turner,S Privatize St. svcs.-concerns contracts REF SLA

S1268 Turner,S Sch. dist. surveys, cert.-concerns REF SED

S1269 Turner,S Radon testing in pub. sch.-concerns REF SED

S1270 Turner,S Sch dist emp-concern criminal hist check REF SED

S1271 Turner,S Ed costs for cert students-concern reimb REF SED

S1272 Doria,J E-ZPass transponder, lost/stolen-concern REF STR

S1273 Scutari,N TPAF-purch of cert. out-of-st. svc. cred REF SSG

S1274 Bryant,W Polling place hrs.-changes REF SSG

S1275 Bryant,W Nomination petitions, cert.-signatures REF SSG

S1276 Bryant,W Child support, overdue-concerns REF SHH

S1277 Bryant,W Substance abuse-concerns treatment REF SHH

S1278 Turner,S Snowmobile, all-terrain veh.-penal. REF STR

S1279 Turner,S Sex offender, ADTC-clarifies prog. cred. REF SLP

S1280 Bryant,W Toxic chemical-broadens definition REF SJU

S1281 Bryant,W Mentally retarded defendants-concerns REF SJU

S1282 Bark,M St. contracts-concerns bidder REF SSG

S1283 Bark,M Pub. off. & candidates-finan. disclosure REF SSG

S1284 Lance,L/Connors,L Flu vaccine-health benf. cover expenses REF SCM

S1285 Connors,L Worker's comp-extends suppl benf. REF SLA

S1286 Sarlo,P Hwy. Traffic Safety-concerns fed. grants REF STR

S1287 Buono,B Extraordinary Special Ed. Costs Aid;$40M REF SED

S1288 Buono,B St. sch. aid, pub. sch. dist.-prov addl. REF SED

S1289 Buono,B Contractors-concerns background checks REF SLP

S1290 Coniglio,J Sch. pupils-concerns self-admin. meds REF SED

S1291 Gill,N Pharmacy benf. mgmt. co.-reg. REF SCM

S1292 Gill,N Open Pub. Meetings Act-revise provisions REF SSG

S1293 Gill,N Open Pub. Meetings Act-monitor req. REF SSG

S1294 Gill,N Insur. premium-limits finance charge REF SCM

S1295 Gill,N Exec. Branch-proh. cert. activities REF SSG

S1296 Gill,N Judicial salaries-concerns incr. REF SJU

S1297 Gill,N Admin. Law Judges Retir. Sys.-estab. REF SSG

S1298 Gill,N Admin. supervision of insurers-concerns REF SCM

S1299 Gill,N Workers comp. judges-concerns REF SJU

S1300 Gill,N Workers' comp judges-concerns REF SJU

S1301 Allen,D Emerg. svcs. peer counselors-concerns REF SLP

S1302 Allen,D Firearms on sch. prop.-concerns REF SLP

S1303 Allen,D Animal cruelty statutes viol.-concerns REF SEG

S1304 Allen,D First Aid Council-concerns memb. REF SLP

S1305 Singer,R Passenger auto-concerns spare tire REF SCM

S1306 Inverso,P ELEC-concerns cert. fees and penal. REF SSG

S1307 Inverso,P Civil Air Patrol;$300K REF STR

S1308 Ciesla,A Disab. vet. allowance-annual adjustment REF SLP

S1309 Ciesla,A Vets.-concern qualifications REF SLP

S1310 Inverso,P Industrial estab.-concerns inspection REF SEN

S1311 Inverso,P Fuel cell-powered mv-corp. bus. tax cred REF SEN

S1312 Inverso,P Civil svc.-concerns pre-layoff actions REF SSG

S1313 Coniglio,J/Sarlo,P Disab. vet., cert.-prop. tax relief REF SCU

S1314 Turner,S Take Care of Your Heart-estab. lic plate REF STR

S1315 Turner,S Paint ball guns-reg. sale and use REF SLP

S1316 Turner,S 9-1-1 Comm.-concerns memb. REF SLP

S1317 Turner,S Sex offender, ADTC-aftercare treatment REF SLP

S1318 Karcher,E Pub. Corruption Profiteering Penal. Act REF SJU

S1319 Karcher,E Leg.-proh. pub contract awards REF SSG

S1320 Vitale,J/Buono,B Expanding Access to Health Care Act REF SLA

S1321 Adler,J Real Estate Timeshare Act REF SCM

S1322 McNamara,H Nurses, vol.-background check REF SHH

S1323 Ciesla,A Devel disabled-concerns parking insignia REF STR

SCR71 Doria,J Unclaimed lottery prize-concerns REF SWT

SCR72 Doria,J St. lottery net proceeds-5% to mun. REF SWT

SCR73 Connors,L Nuclear fuel, disposal-recover damages REF SEG



Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:



S61 Kavanaugh,W/Sweeney,S Incarcerated indiv.-proh temp disab benf REP

S129 Gormley,W Sch. bus driv.-wear/display photo id REP

S139 Sca (1R) Connors,L/Allen,D Personal watercraft-revise laws REP/SCA

S143 Connors,L Poppies, sale of-remove time restriction REP

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading: (cont'd)



S273 Sarlo,P/Girgenti,J+1 Retail theft, organized-crime REP

S328 Madden,F/Sweeney,S+1 Sch. bus driv.-inspect bus for pupils REP

S384 Martin,R/Turner,S Teacher cert.-concerns REP

S460 Scs (SCS) Sweeney,S/Bryant,W Voc & Special Svc sch dist-consolidate REP/SCS

S468 Sweeney,S+1 Income tax-unincorp. constr. contractors REP

S539 Sca (1R) Buono,B/Coniglio,J+5 FamilyCare enrollee emp. info.-concerns REP/SCA

S636 Sca (1R) Girgenti,J/Sacco,N Corrections off.-continuing ed training REP/SCA

S644 Sca (1R) Girgenti,J Constable training-concerns REP/SCA

S650 Scs (SCS) Bryant,W Graffiti-prop. owners clean REP/SCS

S695 Weinberg,L Dog lic. fee-mun. set amt. REP

S795 James,S/Asselta,N Performing art ctrs-remove support limit REP

S834 Karcher,E Interstate Compact for Horse Racing Lic. REP

S879 Sca (1R) Rice,R Pub access, cert govt records-concerns REP/SCA

S1069 Buono,B/Allen,D Heritage Tourism Task Force-estab. REP

S1070 Sweeney,S Hist. preserv. proj. grants;$1,263,166 REP

S1082 Sca (1R) Rice,R St.-subsidized rental housing-concerns REP/SCA

S1099 Sca (1R) Codey,R/Palaia,J Wireless phone use in mv-primary offense REP/SCA

S1123 Sca (1R) Coniglio,J Worker Freedom from Emp Intimidation Act REP/SCA

S1124 Sca (1R) Doria,J Notices to cert. emp.-concerns language REP/SCA

S1217 Turner,S/Vitale,J+1 Child Abuse/Neglect Task Force-concerns REP

S1218 Turner,S Pub. schs.-estab. cert food restrictions REP

SJR24 Turner,S Gifted, Talented Student Mo.-desig March REP



Bills Referred/SBA:



S468 Sweeney,S+1 Income tax-unincorp. constr. contractors

S636 Sca (1R) Girgenti,J/Sacco,N Corrections off.-continuing ed training

S795 James,S/Asselta,N Performing art ctrs-remove support limit

S834 Karcher,E Interstate Compact for Horse Racing Lic.

S1070 Sweeney,S Hist. preserv. proj. grants;$1,263,166



Bills Withdrawn From The Files:



S102 Coniglio,J+1 Underground storage tank grants-concerns FROM SEN

S120 Coniglio,J/Asselta,N Hwy. work pymts. to contractors-concerns FROM SSG

S542 Buono,B/Vitale,J Internet gambling pub awareness campaign FROM SWT

S665 Bryant,W/Singer,R Baseball Spectator Safety Act of 2005 FROM SJU

S782 Madden,F/Rice,R+2 Elderly, disab.-concerns housing FROM SCU

S958 Gill,N Eviction proceedings-concerns FROM SCU



Co-Sponsors Added:



S184 (Karcher,E) Newborn screening prog-expands disorders

S191 (Karcher,E) Sch. dist. budget cap-util, energy costs

S328 (Karcher,E) Sch. bus driv.-inspect bus for pupils

S478 (Asselta,N) Judgeships-creates 14 addl.

S482 (Asselta,N; Bucco,A; Kean,T; Littell,R; Martin,R) Underground storage tanks-concerns

S539 Sca (1R) (Karcher,E; Madden,F; Rice,R; Vitale,J) FamilyCare enrollee emp. info.-concerns

S698 (Karcher,E) Autism Research/Treatment-change council

S811 (Karcher,E) Domestic viol. shelters-tax deduction

S1029 (Ciesla,A) Deer hunting w/bow & arrow-auth. Sundays

S1110 (Karcher,E) PFRS-concerns domestic partners

S1217 (Karcher,E) Child Abuse/Neglect Task Force-concerns

S1256 (Kean,T) Candidates-reg. involvement in cert. org

SJR20 (Weinberg,L; Singer,R; Lance,L) Brain Injury Awareness Mo.-desig. March

SR18 Scs (SCS) (Karcher,E) Motor fuels price-fixing-investigate

SR26 (Buono,B; Weinberg,L) Rutgers Univ.-retain Douglass College



Co-Prime Sponsors Added:



S61 (Sweeney,S) Incarcerated indiv.-proh temp disab benf

S192 (Bucco,A) Cable tv svc.-concerns regulation

S543 (Allen,D) Pharmacy Bd.-adds two memb.

S1046 (Weinberg,L) Ambulatory care fac.-concerns

S1074 (Coniglio,J) Scooters-concerns operation



The Senate adjourned at 5:55 P.M. to meet again on Thursday, February 9, 2005 (QUORUM, Committee Groups "3" and "4" scheduled to meet).

ASSEMBLY ACTION (QUORUM)



Bills Introduced:



A2289 Prieto,V/Scalera,F HMDC intermun. acct.;$6.2M REF AAP

A2290 McKeon,J Prop.-casualty insurers-concerns REF AFI

A2291 Voss,J Asperger's Syndrome Pilot Initiative REF AHE

A2292 Voss,J Online prescriptions, cert.-proh. REF AHE

A2293 McKeon,J Elections, nonpartisan mun.-expenses REF ASG

A2294 McKeon,J Advertising rates, off.-incr. REF ASG

A2295 McKeon,J St. contracts-awarding, multiple bidders REF ASG

A2296 McKeon,J Industrial Fac Security Study Comm-estab REF AEN

A2297 McKeon,J Homelessness Prev. Prog-prov vol contrib REF AHO

A2298 McKeon,J Vet. prop. tax deductions-extend elig. REF AMV

A2299 McKeon,J Fire resistance furnishings-pub bldgings REF AHO

A2300 McKeon,J First Occupational Ctr. of NJ;$700K REF ALA

A2301 McKeon,J MV theft-mandatory incarceration REF AJU

A2302 McKeon,J Co. prosecutors-concerns REF AJU

A2303 McKeon,J Marriage lic. fees-incr. lic. fees REF AHO

A2304 McKeon,J Involuntary commitment-concerns REF AHU

A2305 McKeon,J Alco. beverage lic.-concerns REF ALP

A2306 McKeon,J Autism Registry-estab.;$500K REF AHU

A2307 McKeon,J Workers comp.-elim. one-wk. period REF ALA

A2308 McKeon,J Police veh.-AC Expressway, no tolls REF ATR

A2309 McKeon,J Prop. tax-concerns exemp., cert bldgs. REF AHO

A2310 McKeon,J Behind-the-wheel course-concerns REF ATR

A2311 McKeon,J Posttraumatic stress disorder-insur. pay REF AFI

A2312 McKeon,J Mun. lic. prof., small mun.-share svcs. REF AHO

A2313 McKeon,J Tobacco/alco. ads.-proh, 500 ft. of sch. REF AHU

A2314 McKeon,J Smart Gun Tech. Devel. Prog.;$1.5M REF ALP

A2315 McKeon,J Resource family homes-proh. smoking REF AHU

A2316 McKeon,J Sch. report cards-concerns REF AED

A2317 McKeon,J Cigarette tax rev bonds-fd parks/forests REF AAN

A2318 McKeon,J Sch. dist. emp.-concerns pension fd. REF ASG

A2319 McKeon,J Tuition prog.-allow tax deduction REF AHI

A2320 McKeon,J NJBEST contrib.-income tax deduct. REF AHI

A2321 McKeon,J Reservoir water qual-concerns protection REF AEN

A2322 Barnes,P Victims of crime-revise statutes REF ALP

A2323 McKeon,J Home care for sr. cit.-income tax deduct REF AAP

A2324 McKeon,J Fuel Cell Research Ctr. at Rutgers;$500K REF AEN

A2325 McKeon,J Teen nights-regulates REF ALP

A2326 Chivukula,U Medicine and surgery practice-concern REF AHE

A2327 Chivukula,U Regulatory Flex Act-expands scope REF ACE

A2328 Vandervalk,C Pediatric equip.-req. in emerg. depts. REF AHE

A2329 Vandervalk,C Substance abuse prog., cert.;$5M REF ALP

A2330 Vandervalk,C Ataxia Telangiectasia research;$1M REF AHE

A2331 Vandervalk,C Genetic counselor- req. lic. REF ARP

A2332 Bramnick,J St. Auditor-expands duties REF ASG

A2333 Bramnick,J Hockey prog., HS-auth. special lic plate REF ATR

A2334 Bramnick,J Incarceration costs-cert. inmates pay REF ALP

A2335 Bramnick,J Teacher cert applications-req & deadline REF AED

A2336 Bramnick,J Workers' comp cases-concern emp expense REF ALA

A2337 Bramnick,J Restaurants-concerns insur. coverage REF AFI

A2338 Bramnick,J Terrorism, report related crime-immunity REF AJU

A2339 Gusciora,R Hutchins F. Inge-honor w/plaque REF ASG

A2340 Gusciora,R Emp. personnel files-concerns access REF ALA

A2341 Bramnick,J Attorneys, cert-malpractice insur. req. REF AJU

A2342 Merkt,R Juv. records-concerns REF AJU

A2343 Carroll,M/Merkt,R Rt. 24-dedesig. portions REF ATR

A2344 Merkt,R Eagle Scout lic. plate-auth. REF ATR

A2345 Merkt,R Grad. driv lic-concerns driv supervision REF ALP

A2346 Merkt,R All-terrain veh. viol.-concerns REF ATR

A2347 Merkt,R Co. clerk-issue ID cards REF AHO

A2348 Merkt,R Resid. id cards-auth. issuance REF AHO

A2349 Merkt,R MV regis.-extends validity REF ATR

A2350 Merkt,R Uniform Fire Safety Act viol.-abatement REF AHO

A2351 Merkt,R Substance abuse prev prog-estab;$2.5M REF AED

Bills Introduced: (cont'd)



A2352 Merkt,R Uniform Trade Secrets Act REF AJU

A2353 Merkt,R UI benf.-disqualifies for drug use REF ALA

A2354 Merkt,R Picatinny Arsenal conversion-concerns REF AEN

A2355 Carroll,M/Merkt,R Ronald Reagan Mem. Hwy.-desig Rt. 15 REF ATR

A2356 Merkt,R Rent control ordinances-proh. REF AHO

A2357 Burzichelli,J US Vet. Affairs Dept police-auth arrests REF ALP

A2358 Van Drew,J/Albano,N+3 Extension of Rt. 55 Task Force-creates REF ATR

A2359 Van Drew,J/Albano,N+1 Indigent vets-concerns burial REF AMV

A2360 Van Drew,J/Albano,N Song, St.:"I'm from NJ" & "NJ, USA" REF ASG

A2361 Van Drew,J/Albano,N Unsolicited checks, cert.-proh. REF ACO

A2362 Van Drew,J/Albano,N St. songs, five-desig. REF ASG

A2363 Van Drew,J/Scalera,F Fire off. and inspectors-concerns REF AHO

A2364 Van Drew,J Govt. Records Council-concerns REF ASG

A2365 Voss,J Cigarette testing-concerns REF AHE

A2366 Dancer,R/Malone,J Monmouth Co. Child Advocacy Ctr.;$2.5M REF AHU

A2367 Dancer,R/Stender,L Casino Simulcasting Special Fd.-revise REF ATG

A2368 Cohen,N Sickle cell anemia-insur. cover;$95K REF AHE

A2369 Cohen,N PAAD-change income standards REF ASG

A2370 Cohen,N Tuition expenses-income tax deduct. REF AHI

A2371 Cohen,N Breast Cancer Screening Access Prog;$10M REF AHE

A2372 Cohen,N Home improvements for disab.-tax exemp. REF AHO

A2373 Cohen,N Potential Life Prot. Act REF AHE

A2374 Dancer,R Absentee ballots, college resid-concerns REF ASG

A2375 Dancer,R Sch. buses-concerns REF ATR

A2376 Conaway,H Peremptory challenges-concerns REF AJU

A2377 Caraballo,W Bd. of ed. meetings-pub. participation REF AED

A2378 Caraballo,W Hospice care prog.-income tax contrib. REF AHE

A2379 Caraballo,W Access to Med. Research Act REF AHE

A2380 Rumpf,B/Munoz,E+4 Sex offender registration-concerns REF ALP

A2381 Munoz,E Homestead rebate, cert. tenants-enhance REF AHO

A2382 Munoz,E Founding Fathers-part of core curriculum REF AED

A2383 Munoz,E E-Zpass svc. charge-exempt cert. cit. REF ATR

A2384 Munoz,E Chief of forensic dentistry-estab. REF ALP

A2385 Munoz,E Carbon monoxide detectors-concerns REF AHO

A2386 Munoz,E Vet, dependent children-prov scholarship REF AHI

A2387 Munoz,E Vet., cert.-prov. unemp. benf. REF ALA

A2388 Munoz,E Leg. sessions-prov audiovisual recording REF ASG

A2389 Munoz,E Homestead prop. tax deduct-incr. max REF AAP

A2390 Munoz,E St. revenues-concerns approp. REF AED

A2391 Munoz,E Interst. 78-construct noise barriers REF ATR

A2392 Munoz,E Union Co Coll, Holocaust Study Prog;$73K REF AHI

A2393 Munoz,E Sr. cit., nonprofit org-exemp sales tax REF AHE

A2394 Munoz,E Graffiti-suspend driving privileges REF ALP

A2395 Munoz,E Annexation of land-concerns REF AHO

A2396 Munoz,E Hwy. Accident Prop. Tax Relief Act REF AHO

A2397 Munoz,E Abbott sch. dist.-parental orientation REF AED

A2398 Munoz,E After-Sch. Prog. Comm.-estab.;$25K REF AED

A2399 Munoz,E Charitable org.-sales tax exemp. REF ASG

A2401 Diegnan,P/Chivukula,U+9 Defibrillators-req. in pub. use airports REF ALP

A2402 Diegnan,P/Stender,L+6 Hearing loss sensitivity training-sch. REF AED

A2403 Diegnan,P/Chivukula,U+5 Diabetes-concerns student care REF AED

A2404 Merkt,R Speed limits-concerns, cert. hwys. REF ATR

A2405 Merkt,R Site improvement standards-narrows focus REF AHO

A2406 Merkt,R Pub contracts, cert-exemp, buy American REF AHO

A2407 Merkt,R Prop. tax bills-concerns REF AHO

A2408 Merkt,R Individual Health Coverage Prog-concerns REF AFI

A2409 Merkt,R Bureau of Securities-transfers REF AFI

A2410 Merkt,R Regional sch dist-apportionment of costs REF AED

A2411 Merkt,R Police powers w/cert. fed off.-confer REF ALP

A2412 Merkt,R Paratransit svcs.-concerns right-of-way REF ATR

A2413 Merkt,R Firearm crime-data on illegal possession REF ALP

A2414 Merkt,R Gun applicants-redundant fingerprinting REF ALP

A2415 Merkt,R Firearms statutes-conform w/Brady Law REF ALP

A2416 Merkt,R Handguns, cert.-concerns sale REF ALP

A2417 Merkt,R EMT-updates special lic. plates REF ATR

A2418 Merkt,R Leg. agents-impose cert. restrictions REF ASG

A2419 Wolfe,D/Holzapfel,J PFRS memb.-reduce retir. allowment REF ASG

A2420 Wolfe,D/Holzapfel,J PFRS-concerns domestic partners REF ASG

A2421 Corodemus,S Sch bd ballot position drawing-concerns REF ASG

A2422 Panter,M Casinos, simulcasting fac.-proh. smoking REF AHE

A2423 Vandervalk,C Eminent domain-temp. moratorium REF ACE

Bills Introduced: (cont'd)



A2424 Chivukula,U Med. Malpractice Liab. Insur. Incr Panel REF AFI

A2425 Vandervalk,C ABP to PERS-allows transfer REF ASG

A2426 Chivukula,U Disab vet survivor-claim prop tax exemp REF AHO

A2427 Oliver,S Family temp. disab. leave-prov. benf. REF ALA

A2428 Oliver,S Transit Access Link driv.-crim. check REF ATR

A2429 Oliver,S Crim. negligent homicide-creates crime REF AJU

A2430 Oliver,S Regional Child Abuse Treatment Ctrs.;$2M REF AHU

A2431 Oliver,S Sr. Gold Prescrip Discount Prog-concerns REF AHE

A2432 Oliver,S+1 Sr. Tenant Prot. Act REF AHO

A2433 Oliver,S Sunday closing laws-concerns REF AHO

A2434 Oliver,S Resid. rent levels-DCA study REF AHO

A2435 Oliver,S Police emp-disqual. applicant, drug test REF ALP

A2436 Oliver,S Police veh., stopped-concerns approach REF ALP

A2437 Oliver,S Sch. and med. family leave-prov. REF ALA

A2438 Oliver,S Sellers of svcs.-proh. pricing discrim. REF ACE

A2439 Oliver,S Subcontracting, sch., higher ed-concerns REF ALA

A2440 Merkt,R Comprehensive Anti-Nepotism Act REF ASG

A2441 Oliver,S St. emp., essential-prov. comp. time REF ALA

A2442 Merkt,R Camp. finan. reports-concerns penal. REF ASG

A2443 Merkt,R Election Petition Consistency Act REF ASG

A2444 Merkt,R Leg., St. off./emp-travel reimb receipts REF ASG

A2445 Merkt,R Gubernatorial election fd.-concerns REF AAP

A2446 Merkt,R Election campaign materials-distrib. REF AED

A2447 Merkt,R Leg.-proh. emp. convicted criminal REF ASG

A2448 Merkt,R Electronic voting machines-req. use REF ASG

A2449 Merkt,R Unclaimed prop.-revises law REF ASG

A2450 Merkt,R St. death taxes-concerns cred allowed REF AAP

A2451 Merkt,R Transfer inheritance tax, cert.-elim. REF AAP

A2452 Merkt,R Corp. bus tax-concerns subchapter S corp REF AAP

A2453 Merkt,R Firearm safety prog.-sch. bd. estab. REF AED

A2454 Bateman,C Prescription drug label-concerns REF AHE

A2455 Merkt,R Pub. Sch Tuition Equity Study Comm-estab REF AED

A2456 Merkt,R SIMPLE retir plan-excl, gross income tax REF AAP

A2457 Merkt,R High ed. expenses-income tax deduction REF AHI

A2458 Merkt,R Sch supplies donated, pub sch-tax credit REF AED

A2459 Merkt,R St. real prop., surplus-conveyance REF ASG

A2460 Merkt,R Police chief-concerns temp. appt. REF ASG

A2461 Carroll,M/Merkt,R Honorably discharged memb.-tax deduction REF AMV

A2462 Merkt,R Deer-concerns feeding REF AAN

A2463 Gordon,R/Conaway,H+9 Physician jt. purchasing alliance-estab. REF AHE

A2464 Stender,L/Van Drew,J Interstate Compact for Horse Racing Lic. REF ATG

A2465 Cohen,N Corruption of pub. resources-estab crime REF AJU

A2466 Cohen,N Child offense, failure to report-crime REF AJU

A2467 Cohen,N Paternity-genetic testing req. REF AJU

A2468 Cohen,N Arson-prov. term of imprisonment REF AJU

A2469 Cohen,N Emp. contracts-proh. cert. provisions REF ALA

A2470 Cohen,N Corporate fraud-upgrades penal. REF AJU

A2471 Van Drew,J St. emp.-concerns comp. time REF ALA

A2472 Van Drew,J Deer hunting w/bow & arrow-auth. Sundays REF AAN

A2473 Van Drew,J Vets' org. posts-rehab.;$300K REF AMV

A2474 Van Drew,J Vet., St. emp.-post retir. med. benf. REF ASG

A2475 Van Drew,J Tourism promotion;$2M REF ATG

A2476 Johnson,G NJT Corp. emp-crim. background checks REF ATR

A2477 Johnson,G Motion Picture Comm.-expand pub. memb. REF ACE

A2478 Johnson,G Students-admin. of epinephrine REF AED

ACR135 Merkt,R Giants Stadium-rename REF ACE

ACR136 Merkt,R Elective pub off.-proh. holding multiple REF ASG

ACR137 Merkt,R Pub. emp. benf.-concerns cert. contrib. REF ALA

ACR138 Merkt,R Eminent domain-limit exercise REF ACE

ACR139 Merkt,R Sheriffs-serve five-year term REF ALP

ACR140 Dancer,R Prop tax reform, 2007-amend constit. REF ASG

ACR141 Corodemus,S Prop. relief/reform-special Leg. session REF ASG

ACR142 Bodine,F St. transp. sys.-capitol costs REF ATR

ACR143 Merkt,R St. govt. operating expenses-estab cap. REF AAP

ACR144 Merkt,R St. budget-balance w/ recurring revenue REF ABU

ACR145 Merkt,R St. Govt.-concerns operating expenses REF AAP

ACR146 Merkt,R Tobacco settlement bonds-voter approval REF AAP

ACR147 Merkt,R St. approp.-two-thirds vote req. to pass REF AAP

ACR148 Carroll,M/Merkt,R Tax, new or incr.-2/3 maj. vote in Leg. REF AAP

ACR149 Carroll,M/Merkt,R Homestead sch. prop. tax-tax cred. REF AAP

ACR150 Merkt,R Leg. dist.-concerns Apportionment Comm. REF ASG

Bills Introduced: (cont'd)



ACR151 Merkt,R Leg.-incr. no. of yrs. in a term REF ASG

ACR152 Merkt,R DMV fees-St. transp. sys. funding REF ATR

ACR153 Van Drew,J General Assembly-change memb. term REF ASG

AJR87 McKeon,J Bipolar Disorder Awareness Mo.-April REF AHE

AJR88 Munoz,E NY/NJ/Phil. Airspace Redesign-oppose REF AEN

AJR89 Vandervalk,C Women's Hist. Mo.-desig. March, each yr. REF AHI

AJR90 Conaway,H Rules of Evidence-amends REF AJU

AJR91 Caraballo,W Sr. cit.-protect from finan exploitation REF AHE

AR103 Vandervalk,C Mental health court pilot prog.-estab. REF AJU

AR104 Munoz,E Yom Hashoah-Day of Remembrance REF ASG

AR105 Vandervalk,C Continental Airlines Arena-continue use REF ATG

AR106 Munoz,E Internat. Children's Day-desig. June 1 REF AHU

AR107 Munoz,E CATV prov recording of leg sessions-urge REF ATU

AR108 Munoz,E Child Prot. Mo.-desig. December, 2006 REF AHU

AR109 Merkt,R Global tsunami warning sys.-develop REF ASG

AR110 Hackett,M/Voss,J Problem Gambling Awareness Wk.-desig. REF ATG

AR111 Caraballo,W Dental care-prov. Medicare coverage REF AHE

AR112 Corodemus,S/Chatzidakis,L Cyprus-just and peaceful resolution REF ASG

AR113 Corodemus,S Fire Safety Div.-pub. ed. campaign REF AHO

AR114 Corodemus,S Amer Kennel Club Canine Good Cit prog REF AAN

AR115 Merkt,R Bill of Rights Day in NJ-commemorates REF ASG

AR116 Merkt,R Social Security taxes-concern allocation REF AHE

AR117 Carroll,M/Merkt,R Alternative min. tax, fed.-repeal REF AAP

AR118 Oliver,S St. Aid Catalog for Loc. Govts. REF AHO

AR119 Oliver,S Dual States Plan-urge support REF ATR

AR120 Johnson,G Trans-Hudson passenger tunnel-concerns REF ATR

AR121 Watson Coleman,B/Stanley,C+9 Black History Mo-celebrates Feb., 2006 REF AED



Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:



A515 Aca (1R) Bateman,C/Biondi,P Sch. vol., unpaid-crim. hist. check REP/ACA

A856 Stanley,C/Payne,W Hwy. entry/exit ramps-concerns location REP

A868 Stanley,C/Greenstein,L+3 Pupil absences-sch. dist. notify DYFS REP

A914 Aca (1R) Gusciora,R Sch. dist. contracts-annual report REP/ACA

A961 Munoz,E/Voss,J+2 Epinephrine, cert. students-concerns REP

A1526 Oliver,S/Conners,J Child Abuse/Neglect Task Force-concerns REP

A1551 Steele,A/Scalera,F+3 Intergovt. transfer prog.-concerns REP

A1650 Barnes,P/Diegnan,P+3 Gang viol. prev.-offer instruction REP

A2200 Aca (1R) Caraballo,W/Hackett,M Voting machines, cert.-concerns REP/ACA

AJR75 Bodine,F/Bramnick,J Anne Frank-honors her life REP

AR121 Watson Coleman,B/Stanley,C+9 Black History Mo-celebrates Feb., 2006 REP



Bills Reported Referred/AAP:



A353 Aca (1R) Chatzidakis,L/Roberts,J+1 Recycled paper-revise St. purch. mandate REP/ACA REF AAP

A1882 McKeon,J/Panter,M+3 Solar energy sys.-exempt prop. tax REP REF AAP

A1896 Acs (ACS) McKeon,J/Manzo,L+1 Underground storage tanks-concerns REP/ACS REF AAP

A1897 McKeon,J/Roberts,J+1 Underground storage tank closures-finan. REP REF AAP



Bills Recommitted:



A725 Russo,D/Steele,A Voter id procedures-conforms RCM ASG



Bills Transferred:



A537 Panter,M/Voss,J+4 Condemnation of cert resid prop-concerns FROM AHO TO ACE

A582 Kean,S Eminent domain-concerns FROM AHO TO ACE

A1220 Diegnan,P Eminent domain power-req. FROM AHO TO ACE

A1290 Manzo,L/Voss,J Resid. condemnation-req. just comp. FROM AHO TO ACE

A2018 Kean,S Condemned prop.-concerns FROM AHO TO ACE

A2019 Kean,S Condemned prop.-concerns prerequisites FROM AHO TO ACE





Bills Withdrawn From The Files:



A513 Bateman,C/Biondi,P St.-owned prop.-concerns FROM ASG

A616 Malone,J+12 Investment clubs-concerns FROM AAP

A620 Malone,J Guardianship law-amends FROM AJU

A1006 Prieto,V/Quigley,J Teaching staff memb.-estab. min. salary FROM AED

A1059 Van Drew,J Coastal Southeastern Evac. Task Force FROM ALP

A1389 Quigley,J/Vas,J+1 Ambulances, used-concerns sale FROM AHS

A1761 Greenwald,L/Mayer,D Consumer contracts, cert-concern content FROM AHO

A1770 Greenwald,L/Manzo,L+2 St. col., univ. contracts-concerns FROM AHI

A1777 Greenwald,L Income tax deadlines-concerns FROM AAP

A1980 Cryan,J/Vas,J+5 Water Supply Advis. Council-adds memb. FROM AEN

A1985 Cryan,J Alco. lic.-concerns FROM ALP

A1988 Cryan,J Union Twp., Union Co.-auth. UEZ FROM ACE

A1992 Cryan,J/Diegnan,P+4 Graduation req-concern review assessment FROM AED



Co-Sponsors Added:



A183 (Albano,N; Chivukula,U; Manzo,L) Crim. street gangs-concerns

A252 Aca (1R) (Manzo,L) Relocation asst.-concerns

A277 (McKeon,J) Safe Haven Infant Prot. Act

A282 Acs (ACS) (Vas,J) UEZ proj.-concerns funding

A320 (Conners,J) Pharmacy benf. mgmt. co.-reg.

A353 Aca (1R) (Gordon,R) Recycled paper-revise St. purch. mandate

A709 (Munoz,E; Bramnick,J) Sch. dist. budget caps-concerns

A839 (Gordon,R) Child prot. svcs cases-clarify procedure

A961 (Scalera,F) Epinephrine, cert. students-concerns

A989 Aca (1R) (Moriarty,P) Magazine subscriptions-concerns

A1025 Aca (1R) (Gordon,R) Pharmacy Qual. Assurance, Error Prev Act

A1035 (Moriarty,P) St. police veh., used-concerns

A1044 (Gordon,R) Plant closings, cert-prenotification req

A1068 (Manzo,L) Judges-mandate cert. training

A1209 (Burzichelli,J) Price gouging-proh. during st. of emerg.

A1215 (Moriarty,P) PAAD income elig.-exclude IRA withdrawal

A1221 (Gordon,R) Hearing aid, unreimb. expense-tax cred.

A1380 Aca (1R) (Manzo,L) Emerg. Mgmt. Act of 2006-creates

A1392 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Autopsy-concerns secure fac.

A1438 (Gusciora,R) Vet. benf., cert.-broadens elig.

A1439 (Moriarty,P) Sch. prop tax freeze prog, sr. cit-estab

A1454 (Moriarty,P) Special auto insur policies-concern elig

A1455 (Moriarty,P; Gordon,R) Vet. benf.-broadens elig.

A1501 (Gordon,R) Solid waste collection-req tenant rebate

A1661 (Albano,N) DWI offense-concerns downgrading offense

A1665 (Conners,J) Depository instit.-concerns

A1714 (McKeon,J) Hist. preserv. proj. grants;$1,263,166

A1747 (Gordon,R) Sch. dist. budget cap-energy costs

A1752 (Lampitt,P) Coll., full time student-income tax cred

A1769 (Lampitt,P) Higher ed. instit.-concerns St. aid

A1858 (Gordon,R) St. constit convention-prop. tax reform

A1861 (Gordon,R) Env. prosecutor, special-estab.

A1865 (Lampitt,P) Cellular phone svc.-concerns contracts

A1882 (Manzo,L; Gordon,R) Solar energy sys.-exempt prop. tax

A1896 Acs (ACS) (Gordon,R) Underground storage tanks-concerns

A1897 (Gordon,R) Underground storage tank closures-finan.

A1904 (Moriarty,P) Rx Prog.-estab.

A1905 (Moriarty,P) Del. Riv. & Bay Auth.-concern police off

A1920 (Moriarty,P) Pub. fd. investment in Delaware-concerns

A2198 (Diegnan,P) Vol. firefighters-$1K income tax deduct.

A2432 (Voss,J) Sr. Tenant Prot. Act

ACR108 (Moriarty,P) Prop. tax reform-special session of Leg.

AJR85 (Conners,J; Cruz-Perez,N; Gusciora,R; Thompson,S; Diegnan,P; Mayer,D; Blee,F) Brain Injury Awareness Mo.-desig.

March

AR75 (Munoz,E) USA PATRIOT Act-disapproves sections

AR85 (Manzo,L) Auto industry-memor. Cong to protect



Prime Sponsor Added:



A1705 (Burzichelli,J) Wages and benf-responsible bus practices



Prime Sponsor Withdrawn:



A1705 (Fisher,D) Wages and benf-responsible bus practices



Second Prime Sponsors Added:



A320 (Greenstein,L) Pharmacy benf. mgmt. co.-reg.

A353 Aca (1R) (Roberts,J) Recycled paper-revise St. purch. mandate

A368 Aca (1R) (Chivukula,U) Recycled products-concerns marketing

A525 (Gusciora,R) Black bear hunting-proh.

A1057 (Conners,J) Vets' Hospital Task Force-estab.

A1526 (Conners,J) Child Abuse/Neglect Task Force-concerns

A1662 (Albano,N) Driv. while revoked-incr. prison term

A1705 (Fisher,D) Wages and benf-responsible bus practices

A1793 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Off of Women's Research & Policy-creates

A1885 (Stack,B) Recreational veh.-concerns

A1887 (Gordon,R) Life sciences research fac.-auth. finan.

A1897 (Roberts,J) Underground storage tank closures-finan.

A2025 (Van Drew,J) Michael's Law-concerns

A2186 (Cohen,N) False Claims Act-estab.

A2200 Aca (1R) (Hackett,M) Voting machines, cert.-concerns

A2281 (Payne,W) Juv. detention fac., co.-concerns

A2282 (Panter,M) Cosmetic med. procedure tax-repeal

ACR55 (Moriarty,P) Riverboat gambling-amends NJ Constit.

AR84 (Vainieri Huttle,V) FAA-implement ocean routing of aircraft



Second Prime Sponsors Withdrawn:



A1705 (Burzichelli,J) Wages and benf-responsible bus practices

A2322 (Diegnan,P) Victims of crime-revise statutes



Third Prime Sponsors Added:



A246 (Moriarty,P) Health insur. carriers-concerns

A252 Aca (1R) (Stanley,C) Relocation asst.-concerns

A641 (Conners,J) Poppies, sale of-remove time restriction

A1729 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Vet., 100% disab.-prop. tax exemp. elig.

A1892 (Gordon,R) Highlands Conserv. Trust-creates

A2237 (Cohen,N) St. Medicare Part D Asst. & Info. Act

A2359 (Conners,J) Indigent vets-concerns burial

A2380 (Connors,C) Sex offender registration-concerns

AJR73 Aca (1R) (Stack,B) Next Generation St. Transp. Policy Comm.



Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:



A956 (Gregg,G) Devel. Disab. Div. fac.-concerns

A1046 (Moriarty,P) Prof sporting events-wagering at casinos

A1719 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Meadowlands Complex-concerns devel. proj

A1739 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Rail Special Transp. District Act



Fourth Prime Sponsors Withdrawn:



A956 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Devel. Disab. Div. fac.-concerns



Fifth Prime Sponsors Added:



A956 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Devel. Disab. Div. fac.-concerns



The Assembly adjourned at 6:53 P.M. to meet again on Thursday, February 9, 2006 (SESSION).







Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:



None



Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (1/30/06):



None