NJLM - October 2004 Legislative Bulletin

Legislative Bulletin
October 2004

Assembly Bills

Senate Bills

New Publication!
2003 LAWS OF INTEREST TO
NEW JERSEY MUNICIPALITIES

Over 125 measures affecting municipal affairs became law during the final session of the 209th New Jersey Legislative term. For the tenth consecutive year, the League is publishing the complete text of these laws enacted.

Provides immediate access to enacted 2003 laws

Highly rated, quick reference desk copy

Invaluable asset for busy municipal officials

PRICE: $25.00 Members* $35.00 Non-Members
*Only municipalities (in the state of New Jersey) who are dues-paying members of the League may take advantage of the Member Price.

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You can order bill copies electronically by placing a check in the box to the left of the bill(s) you want to receive, then complete the recipient information form and press the Submit button at the bottom of this page. Please note this service is only available to League members.

SENATE BILLS
REQ.	BILL NO. AND SPONSOR	BILL SUMMARY	CURRENT STATUS	LEAGUE POSITION A-Approve O=Oppose
	S-1396 Rice, Ronald L. James, Sharpe	Authorizes certain leave for parents and guardians of children attending a public school. James, Sharpe Current provisions of Family Leave Act sufficient. Moreover, the additional 8 hours will increase local government cost.	Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee	O
	S-1510 Coniglio, Joseph Turner Shirley K.	Regulates operation of motorized scooters and motorized skateboards.	Senate Transportation Committee	A
	S-1604 Sarlo, Paul A.	Enhances benefits for active members when PFRS funded at 101%, for retirees when PFRS funded at 104%. There has been no demonstrated need for these significantly enhanced benefits	Senate State Government Committee	O
	S-1723 Asselta, Nicholas Doria, Joseph V.	Permits special improvement districts to enter into certain financing arrangements with private lenders. This will present a cash flow issue. Special Improvement *Districts cannot obtain long term financing without the town.*	Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee	O
	S-1742 McNamara, Henry P. Bucco, Anthony R.	Concerns affordable housing in the Highlands Region.	Senate Environment Committee	A
	S-1748 Doria, Joseph V. Sacco, Nicholas J.	Changes liability of underground facility operators with respect to certain provisions of the "Underground Facility Protection Act."	Senate Environment Committee	A
	S-1829 Gill, Nia H.	"Bloodborne Disease Harm Reduction Act"; permits establishment of sterile syringe access programs.	Proposed for introduction	A
	S-1832 Sarlo, Paul	Establishes "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline; authorizes an annual appropriation	Proposed for introduction	A

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ASSEMBLY BILLS
REQ.	BILL NO. AND SPONSOR	BILL SUMMARY	CURRENT STATUS	LEAGUE POSITION A-Approve O=Oppose
	A-1632 Chivukula, Upendra J.	Allows disabled veteran's surviving spouse to claim property tax exemption when veteran's disability declaration is granted after death. Committee Poses an economic disadvantage for municipalities. Will support *if State reimburses towns.*	Assembly Appropriations Committee	O
	A-2286 Smith, Robert J.	Clarifies Faulkner Act conflict of interest provision by excepting out certain professional services contracts.	Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee	A
	A-2361 Wisniewski, John S.	Permits additional redevelopment agency commissioners in certain municipalities.	2nd Reading in the Senate	A
	A-2392 Merkt, Richard A.	Establishes Public Employees' Defined Contribution Plan Study Commission.	Assembly State Government Committee	A
	A-3009 Caraballo, Wilfredo	Changes liability of underground facility operators with respect to certain provisions of the "Underground Facility Protection Act."	Senate Economic Growth Committee	A
	A-3161 Barnes, Peter J. Johnson, Gordon M.	Clarifies powers of public safety directors.	Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee	O
	A-3169 Scarlera, Frederick Stack, Brian P. Chivukula, Upendra J.	Establishes " New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline; authorizes an annual appropriation.	Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee	A
	A-3174 Van Drew, Jeff	Permits special improvement districts to enter into certain financing arrangements with private lenders. See S-1723	Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee	O
	A-3190 De Croce, Alex Carroll, Michael Patrick	Concerns affordable housing in the Highlands Region.	Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee	A
	A-3526 Roberts, Joseph J. Weinberg, Loretta Gusciora, Reed Caraballo, Wilfredo Barnes, Peter J.	Bloodborne Disease Harm Reduction Act"; permits establishment of sterile syringe access programs. Our support is conditional based on assurances that municipalities will be held harmless from liability.*	Assembly Appropriations Committee	A*

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You can now view and print bills immediately by clicking on the
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NJLM - October 2004 Legislative Bulletin

Legislative Bulletin
October 2004

Assembly Bills

Senate Bills

New Publication!
2003 LAWS OF INTEREST TO
NEW JERSEY MUNICIPALITIES

Provides immediate access to enacted 2003 laws

Highly rated, quick reference desk copy

Invaluable asset for busy municipal officials

PRICE: $25.00 Members* $35.00 Non-Members
*Only municipalities (in the state of New Jersey) who are dues-paying members of the League may take advantage of the Member Price.

Click Here for Printable Order Form

SENATE BILLS
REQ.	BILL NO. AND SPONSOR	BILL SUMMARY	CURRENT STATUS	LEAGUE POSITION A-Approve O=Oppose
	S-1396 Rice, Ronald L. James, Sharpe	Authorizes certain leave for parents and guardians of children attending a public school. James, Sharpe Current provisions of Family Leave Act sufficient. Moreover, the additional 8 hours will increase local government cost.	Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee	O
	S-1510 Coniglio, Joseph Turner Shirley K.	Regulates operation of motorized scooters and motorized skateboards.	Senate Transportation Committee	A
	S-1604 Sarlo, Paul A.	Enhances benefits for active members when PFRS funded at 101%, for retirees when PFRS funded at 104%. There has been no demonstrated need for these significantly enhanced benefits	Senate State Government Committee	O
	S-1723 Asselta, Nicholas Doria, Joseph V.	Permits special improvement districts to enter into certain financing arrangements with private lenders. This will present a cash flow issue. Special Improvement *Districts cannot obtain long term financing without the town.*	Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee	O
	S-1742 McNamara, Henry P. Bucco, Anthony R.	Concerns affordable housing in the Highlands Region.	Senate Environment Committee	A
	S-1748 Doria, Joseph V. Sacco, Nicholas J.	Changes liability of underground facility operators with respect to certain provisions of the "Underground Facility Protection Act."	Senate Environment Committee	A
	S-1829 Gill, Nia H.	"Bloodborne Disease Harm Reduction Act"; permits establishment of sterile syringe access programs.	Proposed for introduction	A
	S-1832 Sarlo, Paul	Establishes "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline; authorizes an annual appropriation	Proposed for introduction	A

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ASSEMBLY BILLS
REQ.	BILL NO. AND SPONSOR	BILL SUMMARY	CURRENT STATUS	LEAGUE POSITION A-Approve O=Oppose
	A-1632 Chivukula, Upendra J.	Allows disabled veteran's surviving spouse to claim property tax exemption when veteran's disability declaration is granted after death. Committee Poses an economic disadvantage for municipalities. Will support *if State reimburses towns.*	Assembly Appropriations Committee	O
	A-2286 Smith, Robert J.	Clarifies Faulkner Act conflict of interest provision by excepting out certain professional services contracts.	Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee	A
	A-2361 Wisniewski, John S.	Permits additional redevelopment agency commissioners in certain municipalities.	2nd Reading in the Senate	A
	A-2392 Merkt, Richard A.	Establishes Public Employees' Defined Contribution Plan Study Commission.	Assembly State Government Committee	A
	A-3009 Caraballo, Wilfredo	Changes liability of underground facility operators with respect to certain provisions of the "Underground Facility Protection Act."	Senate Economic Growth Committee	A
	A-3161 Barnes, Peter J. Johnson, Gordon M.	Clarifies powers of public safety directors.	Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee	O
	A-3169 Scarlera, Frederick Stack, Brian P. Chivukula, Upendra J.	Establishes " New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline; authorizes an annual appropriation.	Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee	A
	A-3174 Van Drew, Jeff	Permits special improvement districts to enter into certain financing arrangements with private lenders. See S-1723	Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee	O
	A-3190 De Croce, Alex Carroll, Michael Patrick	Concerns affordable housing in the Highlands Region.	Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee	A
	A-3526 Roberts, Joseph J. Weinberg, Loretta Gusciora, Reed Caraballo, Wilfredo Barnes, Peter J.	Bloodborne Disease Harm Reduction Act"; permits establishment of sterile syringe access programs. Our support is conditional based on assurances that municipalities will be held harmless from liability.*	Assembly Appropriations Committee	A*

Recipient Information

First Name	Last Name (required)

Street Address (required)

P.O. Box

City (required)	State (required)

Zip/Postal Code (required)	E-Mail Address (required)

Day Phone Number	Fax Number

You can now view and print bills immediately by clicking on the
NJ STATE LEGISLATURE BILL ROOM

Please e-mail your questions to Bulletin Staff at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities

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