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New Jersey Legislative Histories

A legislative history is a compilation of the documents which express the purpose or intent behind the passage of a particular law. The State Library compiles histories on all New Jersey laws which are general and permanent. Appropriations, temporary and executed, and repealer acts are excluded. Contact the Law Library at reflaw@njstatelib.org or 609-278-2640 ext. 102 to ask questions about the legislative histories on our site, or to inquire about legislative histories that are not yet available online.

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Ch. Compiled History Bill Synopsis (click for digital checklist)
1 A2326 Clarifies that mandatory boat safety course must be taken by June 1, 2009
2 A3389 Concerns hospital asset transformation program
3 A3435 Increases permitted axle weights for certain omnibuses with the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation
4 A1185 Authorizes public entities to implement energy savings improvement programs
5 S180 Imposes conditions on drivers approaching stopped emergency vehicles, tow trucks or highway maintenance vehicles displaying flashing lights
6 S1604 Clarifies that certain sports and entertainment projects are an essential public and governmental use and purpose and exempt from property taxation
7 S1605 Permits board of trustees of school district pension fund in counties of the first class to invest 10% of funds in capital stocks or other securities issued by companies of foreign countries
9 A2881 Allows director of corporation to provide notice of resignation, which resignation is only effective upon occurrence of certain event
10 A2883 Provides that corporate by-laws may allow corporation to eliminate plurality voting for corporate directors
11 A3146 Authorizes creation of non-lapsing Attorney ID Card Program trust fund by counties
17 A3648 Delays requirement that voting machines produce individual permanent paper record for each vote cast due to the State's critical economic situation and lack of appropriate technology
18 S1851 Requires criminal history background checks for paid firefighters employed by fire districts
19 S21 Adjusts required local employer contributions to PERS and PFRS for State fiscal year 2009
21 A3819 Requires the Director of the Division of Taxation to establish a 45-day State tax amnesty period that ends no later than June 15, 2009
23 A770 Extends payment of accidental death benefit in PFRS, SPRS, PERS and TPAF to survivors of certain members of reserve component of Armed Forces and National Guard
24 S787 Requires single operating-room facilities to register with DHSS, permits practitioners to refer patients to ambulatory surgery facilities in which practitioners have financial interest under certain circumstances
25 S1675 Allows UEZ municipalities to include certain homeland security expenses as eligible for funding from enterprise zone assistance fund
26 S1987 Permits casino employees to serve on Atlantic City governing body in certain circumstances
28 A1563 Amends stalking law to broaden protections for victims
29 A2901 Revises membership of New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect
30 A2948 Adds Chairman of State Parole Board to Police Training Commission
31 A3075 Concerns safety measures at health club swimming pools
32 A3773 Makes permanent certain Special Civil Part fees
33 A1558 Requires developers to offer solar energy systems in certain new home construction
34 A2507 (Authorizes BPU to use Retail Margin Fund monies to provide grants for combined heat and power production, energy efficiency projects and programs promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency; makes an appropriation)
35 A2550 Permits location of certain wind and solar facilities in industrial zones
36 A3691 Makes various changes related to casino service industry licensing, casino service employees, testing of gaming devices, casino simulcasting, and unclaimed casino obligations
37 S2314 "Kyleigh's law," requires holders of special learner's permits, examination permits, and provisional driver's licenses to display certain decals
38 S16 Revises certain restrictions on permit holders and provisional driver's licensees; renames provisional license "probationary."
39 A3812 Modifies "Predatory Towing Prevention Act"
40 S2188 Changes riparian land grant and lease process and amends various parts of statutory law
41 A269 Requires licensing of genetic counselors
42 A2438 Increases cap for underground storage tank remediation grants to independent colleges
43 A2681 Prohibits alimony and awards concerning equitable distribution to persons who commit certain crimes; eliminates inheritance rights for parents who abuse or abandon children
44 S1517 Requires nursing homes to use pressure redistribution mattresses for all residents
45 S1644 Revises jurisdiction of Historic New Bridge Landing Park Commission, and transfers administration of Historic New Bridge Landing State Park from DEP to Historic New Bridge Landing Park Commission
46 S2146 Requires assisted living facilities to have defibrillator on site and employees trained to use defibrillator
47 S621 Extends the term of office for members of NJ Collaborating Center for Nursing board and dedicates portion of nurse licensing fee to support center
48 S802 Authorizes deer hunting with bow and arrow on Sundays
52 A3304 Provides increased time frame for issuing summons pursuant to traffic control signal monitoring systems and for destruction of records; establishes certain payment methods
53 A3816 The "New Jersey Residential Mortgage Lending Act"; concerns certain licensed mortgage and consumer lending practices, supervision and enforcement
54 A462 Modifies reference from "substance awareness coordinator" to "student assistance coordinator" in substance abuse programs in public schools
56 A1408 Revises statutes regarding acupuncturists; criminalizes unauthorized practice of acupuncture
57 A2589 Authorizes EDA to develop and finance parking structures in certain urban and suburban areas
58 A3580 Permits person to donate blood at 16 years of age with parental consent
59 A3589 Makes several changes to the Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program
60 A2962 Establishes licensing program for site remediation professionals; changes laws concerning site remediation
61 S221 Requires nursing homes and assisted living residences to provide informational sheet concerning Medicaid eligibility to certain residents
62 S2828 Authorizes borrowing by public school districts between June 8 and June 30 of the school budget year in certain circumstances
63 S2553 Concerns franchisors' assignment of interest relating to franchisees engaged in the retail sale of motor fuel
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