NEW JERSEY SIERRA CLUB LEGISLATIVE SESSION. NEW JERSEY SENATE Updated 11/20/2015

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1 NEW JERSEY SIERRA CLUB LEGISLATIVE SESSION NEW JERSEY SENATE Updated 11/20/2015 Bill Primary Number Sponsors S-0062 Barnes, Greenstein Synopsis Status Sierra Club Position. 3/27/14 Deletes CAFRA permit exemption for reconstruction activities in coastal area. S-0064 Barnes Establishes NJ Coastal mission to promote protection, preservation and restoration of coastal areas through comprehensive planning, regulation and intergovernmental cooperation. Related bill A2117 S-0065 Barnes Expands coverage of CAFRA by eliminating or limiting existing exemptions. Related bill A1400 S-0068 Stack, Gordon Requires installation of low-flow toilets and showerheads in multiple dwellings having 3 or more units. S-0091 Singer, Vitale Requires labeling of foods containing genetically modified material. S-0141, Whelan S-0151 Sweeney, Smith, Barnes S-0156 Cardinale, Gordon S-0177 Whelan, Van Drew Requires that heating oil have at least a 5% biodiesel content by 7/1/16. Requires State s participation in RGGI. Related bill A1763 Permits sediment removal projects in small streams and category one waters. Related bill A900 Extends existing sales tax exemption for diesel and gasoline used for operation of public buses to compressed natural gas. Related bill A3050 S-0183 Whelan Establishes criteria and requirements for shore protection project priority list and funding for Shore Protection Fund. Related bill A1782 Ref to Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens 6/23/14 passed Senate. Ref to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste. 1/15/15. 10/9/14 reported amendments 2 nd reading. Ref to Budget and. 3/17/14 reported amendments 2 nd reading. Ref to Budget and

2 S-0189 Connors Restricts use of condemnation to acquire residential property under redevelopment laws. Related bill A754 S-0214 Allen, Gill Prohibits municipal officers and employees serving on redevelopment or housing agencies from voting to condemn property. S-0236 Van Drew Requires DOT to allocate Transportation Trust Fund monies for design of Route 55 extension. Related bill A993 S-0258 Greenstein, Beach S-0262 Greenstein, Provides tax incentives for purchase of electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Encourages development of electric vehicle charging stations in transportation projects. Related bill A1719 S-0271 Greenstein Modifies definition of inherently beneficial use to exclude solar facilities located on farmland. S-0275 Greenstein, Thompson S-0303 Gordon, Weinberg S-0310 Gordon, Pennacchio S-0312 Gordon, Weinberg Requires shade tree commissions to meet with electric public utilities and implement vegetation management plans. Promotes Port Authority transparency and accountability. Related bill A1083 Extends exemption from Highlands Act for construction of artificial turf fields by existing public and private schools to local government units. Subjects Port Authority to NY s Freedom of Information Law and NJ s OPRA. Related bill A1095 S-0332 Addiego Allows owners of preserved farmland to reacquire redevelopment rights for lands underlying or next to buildings or structures.. 3/17/14. Ref to Budget and. 6/23/14 transferred to State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation if amended in various respects if require that energy come from clean energy providers if require that energy come from clean energy providers S-0335 Addiego Exempts for 5 years business 2

3 activities in portions of pinelands area from compliance with Pinelands mission development approval process. S-0343 Addiego Provides priority status to solar systems for public entities. Related bill A2096 S-0344 Addiego Prohibits smoking at State parks, forests, beaches and wildlife management areas. Related bill A2098 S-0345 Addiego Prohibits smoking on property acquired or developed for recreation and conservation purposes by local government units or nonprofits using State funds. Related bill A2097 S-0348 Oroho Provides that Fish and Game Council has sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting and trapping. S-0349 Oroho, Bucco Reduces incentives for municipalities in Highlands Region planning area to comply with regional master plan. Related bill A102 S-0355 Oroho, Bucco Sunsets Highlands Act unless certain conditions are met. S-0360 Oroho, Stack Directs State agencies to expedite permitting through use of general permits. Related bill A1894 S-0362 Oroho Allows farmers to recover costs and attorneys fees incurred in defense of complaints against commercial agricultural operations and requires plaintiffs to post cash bonds. Related bill A552 S-0394 Sacco Requires used car dealers to disclose missing or defective emission control equipment. S-0412 Pennacchio Provides 50% sales tax exemption in municipalities located in Highlands preservation area. S-0444 Ruiz, Smith, Provides that certain types of sewage and sewage sludge do not constitute hazardous substances under Spill pensation and Control Act. Related bill A3880 Ref to Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation. 3/24/14 reported 2 nd reading. Ref to Budget and 3/26/15 passed both houses. 5/11/15 conditional veto. 10/27/14 reported substitute 2 nd reading. Ref to Budget and 3

4 S-0473 Madden Requires BPU to provide grants, using funds from societal benefits charge, for purchase and installation of solar electric metering equipment. Related bill A1737 S-0499 Holzapfel Provides annual $250 income tax credit for homeowners within 1000 feet of Barnegat Bay who replace lawns with stone or crushed shells. Related bill A2730 S-0502 Holzapfel Establishes Barnegat Bay Protection Fund for preservation and remediation of Barnegat Bay estuary watershed. Related bill A1213 S-0514 Holzapfel, Connors S-0541 Turner, Gordon Requires consideration of increased property value due to dune construction or beach replenishment in determining compensation for easement over beachfront property. Related bill A2369 Restricts use of lawn pesticides at child care centers, schools and recreational fields. Related bill A2143 S-0545 Turner Requires that incentives for energy efficient residential construction be available statewide. Related bill A4051 S-0563 Smith, Whelan, Greenstein S-0564 Smith, S-0566 Smith, S-0567 Smith, Requires that retailers impose a 5 cent fee for every plastic or paper carryout bag and provide only compostable plastic bags and recyclable paper bags by 1/1/15. Related bill A1367 Establishes solar roof installation warranty program. Related bill A4186 Requires that State and local contracting units purchase biodiesel and blended fuel manufactured in NJ. Requires water purveyors to develop and implement drought interconnection systems. Related bill A2510 9/22/14 passed Senate. Ref to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities. 6/1/15 reported. Ref to. 6/15/15 reported 2 nd reading S-0568 Smith, Requires mitigation plans for Ref to Education 4

5 Whelan S-0570 Smith, Cardinale S-0571 Smith, S-0572 Smith, S-0575 Smith, radon contamination in child care centers. Revises requirements for conveyance of lands acquired by State. Related bill A3442 Authorizes municipalities to consider non-contiguous solar electric generation facility sites as a single site. Related bill A2053 Exempts organic fertilizers from certain requirements of law regulating content and application of fertilizers. Related bill A1580 Seeks to address pollution caused by combined sewer overflows. Related bill A1582 S-0583 Smith Requires DCA to adopt 2012 International Building Code and 2012 International Green Construction Code. S-0639 Doherty Permits DEP to regulate outdoor wood burning units to heat residences only in response to air quality complaints. S-0674 Pou, Turner Directs EDA to establish pilot program to provide assistance to qualified rehabilitation entities seeking to obtain permits and approvals for redevelopment and revitalization of properties. Related bill A2346 S-0678 Lesniak, S-0687 Lesniak, Allen Imposes registration and reporting requirements to prevent illegal trade of tigers and tiger parts. Related bill A4092 Prohibits feeding of black bears and requires use of bear-resistant containers, dumpsters and food boxes in bear habitat. S-0699 Kyrillos Authorizes hunting every day of the week. S-0707 Kyrillos, Smith Expands definition of acquisition for purposes of county and municipal open space funds to include demolition, removal or debris and restoration of lands being acquired. Related bill A /8/14 reported amendments 2 nd reading. 1/27/14. Ref to Budget and. 9/24/15 reported amendments 2 nd reading. Ref to Budget and. 1/3/15 if refer to 2015 codes 5

6 S-0751 Sarlo, Oroho Establishes solar thermal expansion loan and grant program. S-0754 Sarlo, Smith Provides tax credits for buildings that meet certain green building criteria. S-0755 Sarlo, Smith Provides sales tax exemption for hybrid and compressed natural gas vehicles and refueling and recharging equipment. S-0758 Sarlo, Sacco Expands NJ Meadowlands mission responsibilities to include flood control activities. Related bill A1428 S-0770 Weinberg, Turner S-0781 Weinberg, Pennacchio S-0782 Weinberg, Pennacchio S-0784 Weinberg, Greenstein, Sarlo Establishes procedures and standards regarding public services privatization contracts. Revises Open Public Meetings Act to provide public with greater access to meetings and more information about meetings. Related bill A2900 Revises OPRA in various respects. Related bill A2763 Appropriates $7,453,000 to DOH for family planning services. Related bill A3422 S-0802 O Toole Authorizes mandatory lowering of reservoirs prior to severe weather events. Related bill A1859 S-0811 Beach Requires that State use energyefficient outdoor lighting fixtures. Related bill A /17/14 reported amendments 2 nd reading. Ref to Budget and 6/16/14 passed both houses. 8/1/14 absolute veto. 12/18/14 override lost in Senate Ref to Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation. 10/27/14 transferred to Budget and Ref to Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation. 10/27/14 transferred to Budget and 6/26/14 passed Senate. Ref to Assembly Ref to Law and Public Safety. 10/16/14. Ref to Budget and. 9/15/14 reported amendments 2 nd reading. Ref to Budget and if delete Green Globe certification if require that energy come from clean energy providers if address concerns regarding compensation and benefits with technical amendments S-0848 Norcross, Promotes energy-related projects 6

7 Whelan S-0872 Vitale, Whelan as governmental facilities through public-private partnership agreements. Related bill A1417 Provides tax credit for wind energy facilities in certain portfield sites. S-0897 Beck Reinstates moratorium on nonresidential development fees through 12/31/15. Related bill A1907 S-0901 Connors Requires DOT to calculate State motor vehicle fleet mpg average and to increase fuel efficiency over 4 years to achieve goals set by DEP. Related bill A774 S-927 Lesniak, Sarlo Permits certain zero emission vehicle manufacturers to directly sell motor vehicles to consumers. Related bill A2035 S-0934 Beck Repeals Statewide Non- Residential Development Fee Act. Related bill A127 S-0936 Beck Eliminates non-residential development fee and prohibits COAH from basing prospective need portion of fair share obligation on non-residential development. S-0942 Smith,, Cryan, Eustace, Lagana, Sumter, Quijano Provides standards for and requires registration of home elevation contractors. S-0943 Sarlo, Smith Allows business entity or nonprofit organization to assume responsibilities related to stormwater management basins. Related bill A3297 S-0948 Beck Exempts sale of hybrid vehicles and vehicles averaging 35 mpg or greater from sales and use tax. Related bill A2394 S-0969 Pennacchio Exempts public colleges and universities, public schools and police and fire academies from Highlands Act. S-0986 Connors Requires that BPU provide funding from societal benefits. 8/10/15 reported 2 nd reading. Ref to Budget and Ref to merce. 6/26/14 reported amendments 2 nd reading. 3/16/15 floor amendment passed. 12/8/14 reported 2 nd reading 8/15/14 approved, P.L.2014, c.34 5/12/14 passed Senate. 5/15/14 ref to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste if increase rating to 40 mpg for all vehicles 7

8 charge for purchase and installation of photovoltaic technologies at age-restricted community clubhouse facilities. Related bill A764 S-0987 Weinberg Authorizes governor to approve or veto minutes of certain water supply and sewerage commissions. S-0996 Weinberg, Oroho Requires that municipal planning and zoning boards accept written comments about applications before the boards. Related bill A153 S-1029 Holzapfel Prohibits sale and use of urea as an ice melt. Related bill A1202 S-1030 Holzapfel Imposes criminal penalties for discharge of untreated sewage from watercraft. Related bill A2664 S-1031 Holzapfel Requires labeling of ingredients and restricts phosphorous in household cleansing products. Related bill A1203 S-1041 Gordon,, Gusciori, Vainieri Huttle, Caride, Garcia, Watson Coleman S-1050 Smith,, McKeon, McHose, Space, A M Bucco Prohibits transporting of hydraulic fracturing wastewater into NJ or treatment of such wastewater in NJ. Extends expiration date of special appraisal process for 5 years for farmland preservation program for lands in Highlands Region. S-1051 A R Bucco Provides sales and use tax exemption for sales of high efficiency home heating equipment. S-1054 A R Bucco Provides for variances, a new subdivision exemption and economic hardship waivers under the Highlands Act. Related bill A392 S-1055 A R Bucco Expands exemptions under Highlands Act. Related bill A395 S-1056 A R Bucco Repeals key provisions of Highlands Act. Related bill A409 Ref to State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Ref to merce 6/26/14 passed both houses. 8/1/14 absolute veto 2/5/15 approved, P.L.2015, c.5 S-1081 A R Bucco, Removes DCA and DEP from 8

9 Oroho S-1084 A R Bucco, Cardinale Lake Hopatcong mission, requires DEP to develop water level management plan and limits powers of DEP. Directs DOE to develop pilot program for compressed natural gas school buses. S-1104 A R Bucco Requires DEP to obtain legislative approval before increasing a fee or imposing a new fee. Related bill A2253 S-1114 Doherty Authorizes DEP to lease historic buildings on lands held for recreation and conservation purposes. S-1116 Doherty Modifies definition of inherently beneficial use to exclude wind and solar facilities located on agricultural land or open space. Related bill A3101 S-1119 Turner Increases minimum income requirements for farmland assessment qualification to $1500 and $15. S-1120 Turner Provides that preserved farmland may be sold only to established NJ family farmers and restricts size of residences that may be built. Related bill A2917 S-1138 Codey, McKeon, Jassey Allows installation of solar arrays by municipalities on preserved open space. S-1143 Barnes Requires special parking spaces for certain hybrid, electric and alternative fuel vehicles. Related bill A1377 S-1150 Weinberg Requires public hearing and additional environmental evaluation by DEP for permit approvals in certain low-income minority communities. Related bill A1594 S-1154 Vitale Permits water and sewerage service sub-metering in multifamily dwellings. Related bill S-1180 Vitale, Weinberg S-1186 Vitale, Whelan S-1240 Oroho, Doherty Requires fluoridation of public water supplies. Exempts certain alternative energy projects from 5% down payment requirement under Local Bond Law. Related bill A788 Provides Highlands Act exemption for development along commercial corridor. Related bill Ref to State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation 1/29/15 passed both houses. 3/16/15 absolute veto Ref to Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens if address transfer concerns 9

10 A2852 S-1249 Holzapfel Prohibits smoking at State beaches. Related bill A2731 S-1251 Beach Authorizes State and local governments to enter into group purchasing agreement for alternative fueled vehicles. S-1293 Allen Places 4 year moratorium on use of eminent domain for economic development purposes where ownership of property will vest in private party and establishes commission to study use of eminent domain in NJ. S-1301 Allen Requires DEP to conduct vibration analysis and analyze financial impacts along routes for disposal of dredged materials from Delaware River. Related bill A1928 S-1335 Van Drew Authorizes mayors to veto proposed actions of municipal authorities. Related bill A3562 S-1342 Van Drew Authorizes inheritance tax deductions for those enrolling in a farmland preservation program. Related bill A1980 S-1401 Greenstein Prohibits sale of food and beverage containers made from BPA. Related bill A1821 S-1402 Greenstein Prohibits sale of mercury batteries and disposal of mercury batteries as solid waste. S-1405 Greenstein Establishes pilot program for electric vehicle charging stations. Related bill A2668 S-1407 Greenstein Provides for loans to municipalities for energy efficiency programs and grants to municipalities for innovative energy technologies. Related bill A2512 S-1408 Greenstein Establishes pilot program for creation of fueling stations dispensing alternative fuels, including ethanol, natural gas, electricity and coal-derived liquid S-1413 Smith, fuels. Related bill A2669 Requires that Energy Star compliant equipment and Ref to Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Ref to merce 10/22/15 passed Senate. 11/9/15 ref to Assembly if tie moratorium to new legislation if require that energy come from clean energy providers 10

11 S-1414 Smith,, Eustace, Benson, Cryan, Johnson S-1417 Smith, S-1420 Beach, Whelan, Smith, Sweeney,, Thompson installations receive priority in awarding financial incentives for purchase and installation of photovoltaic equipment. Related bill A2531 Establishes Clean Vehicle Task Force to make recommendations regarding use of clean vehicles in State. Requires that new buildings using State funds include green or blue roofs. Related bill A2304 Promotes proper disposal of unused paint by requiring producers to implement or participate in a paint stewardship program. Related bill A1603 S-1444 Greenstein Prohibits sale of jewelry containing phthalates. S-1454 Greenstein Provides tax credit for cost of energy audit and cost of certain property that conserves energy or promotes energy efficiency. Related bill A1005 S-1456 Greenstein Requires Division of Rate Counsel to evaluate NJT fare increases and determine whether increases are necessary and fair. Related bill A2587 S-1460 Greenstein Permits municipalities to deny or delay consideration of applications for development on basis of local transportation infrastructure. S-1462 Greenstein Requires retail stores to provide for recycling of plastic bags. Related bill A1345 S-1463 Greenstein Authorizes municipalities throughout State to establish receiving zones for TDRs from Highlands Region or pinelands area. S-1473 Greenstein Provides tax incentives for electric vehicle charging stations. Telecommunications and Utilities 6/12/14 passed Senate. Ref to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste. 12/11/14 reported amendments 2 nd reading. 2/23/15 floor amendment passed. 2 nd reading 5/18/15 passed Senate. 6/1/15 ref to. 6/15/15 reported 2 nd reading Ref to merce if require that energy come from clean energy providers S-1474 Greenstein Provides tax credits for purchase 11

12 of compressed natural gas vehicles. Related bill A2799 S-1475 Greenstein Provides incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency programs and increases renewable energy portfolio standard to 30% by Related bill A1770 S-1478 Van Drew Repeals moratorium prohibiting taking of horseshoe crabs from State waters. Related bill A2960 S-1482 Smith Requires that Site Improvement Advisory Board offer recommendations to encourage sustainable development and increases membership of Board. Related bill A2518 S-1483 Smith Imposes water consumption and water diversion user fees to fund open space and farmland preservation projects. Related bill A1593 S-1486 Greenstein Revises procedures for municipal redevelopment projects and prohibits campaign contributions by developers. S-1492 Smith Requires DEP to adopt TMDLs for Barnegat Bay. Related bill A2507 S-1493 Smith Requires DEP to adopt TMDLs for Barnegat Bay. Related bill A2506 S-1494 Smith Authorizes development of stormwater and nonpoint source pollution management plan for Barnegat Bay watershed. Related bill A2509 S-1496 Smith Authorizes State, with approval of State House mission, to use eminent domain power to acquire lands for recreation and conservation purposes, provided lands are protective of drinking water sources. Related bill A2511 S-1497 Smith, Establishes notification Thompson requirements for combined sewer overflows. Related bill A3184 S-1504 Van Drew Requires DOT and DEP to study and issue report on options to alleviate congestion on Route 47. Related bill /17/14. Ref to Budget and 5/18/15 passed Senate. 6/1/15 ref to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities 12

13 S-1511 Smith, S-1512 Smith, S-1513 Smith, Establishes Renewable Energy Infrastructure and Advanced Technology Vehicle Task Force. Related bill A2519 Repeals CAFRA exemption for non-emergency grading or excavation of dune. Related bill A1597 Prohibits DEP from issuing permits which relate to drilling for oil or natural gas off NJ coast. Related bill A2515 S-1520 Weinberg Permits municipality to require posting of sign on property that is subject of development application. S-1539 Allen Revises eminent domain laws in various respects. S-1556 Bucco Revises calculation of stabilization aid under Highlands property tax stabilization program. Related bill A119 S-1577 Van Drew Transfers authority to oversee wildlife rehabilitation from Division of Fish and Wildlife to a new board. S-1623 Turner Requires carbon monoxide detectors in school buildings unless there is no potential carbon monoxide hazard. S-1626 Turner, Creates tax credits for costs of rehabilitating historic properties. Related bill A211 S-1629 Turner Prohibits smoking in parks and certain other outdoor public places. S-1639 Turner Prohibits smoking in casinos. Related bill A2133 S-1648 Smith, Creates matching grant program for local governments to install energy and natural resource saving devices in public buildings. Related bill A2537 S-1652 Doherty Provides for awarding of certain costs to defendants who prevail in DEP enforcement actions. Related bill A539 S-1664 Vitale Authorizes zero-interest loans to local governments for brownfield. 5/19/14 Ref to merce Ref to Education Ref to State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation. 6/2/14 reported amendments 2 nd reading. Ref to Budget and Ref to Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Ref to Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens 13

14 remediation projects. Related bill A803 S-1665 Vitale Authorizes zero-interest loans to local governments for brownfield remediation projects. Related bill A820 S-1683 Oroho, A R Bucco Authorizes Sunday bow hunting on federal military installations. Related bill A394 S-1686 Whelen Requires electric public utilities to conduct vegetation management adjacent to service lines prior to property sale. Related bill A2220 S-1714 Smith, Greenstein S-1734 Oroho, A R Bucco S-1735 Oroho, A R Bucco S-1736 Oroho, Van Drew Creates Office of Clean Energy. Related bill A1422 Prohibits DEP from reducing acreage available for fishing, hunting and trapping. Related bill A2453 Provides for exclusion of properties from Highlands preservation area. Establishes procedures to resolve conflicts between proposed and existing rules and regulations of different agencies. Related bill A1879 S-1750 Allen Establishes task force to study and evaluate utility sub-metering in multi-tenant properties. S-1775 Turner Requires that contracts for professional services be awarded by bi-state authorities pursuant to competitive contracting process. S-1789 Greenstein Allocates $250,000 from societal benefits charge to community colleges and vocational schools for training programs to convert vehicles to zero emission vehicles and to maintain such vehicles. S-1791 Greenstein Allocates $5 million from societal benefits charge for compressed natural gas and electric fueling and charging stations. S-1794 Greenstein Requires electric vehicle charging stations at service areas on State s toll roads. Related bill A3298 5/18/15 passed Senate. 6/1/15 2 nd reading in Assembly. 5/19/14. Ref to Budget and Ref to State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation. 2/24/15 reported amendments 2 nd reading. 5/19/14 reported amendments 2 nd reading if spread funding over several years if require that energy come from clean 14

15 S-1813 Whelan, Oroho, Burzichelli, Eustace, Andrzejczak, Mazzeo, Webber Requires State agencies to review permits and make necessary changes to expedite and facilitate permitting. S-1829 Turner Enhances penalties for illegally operating snowmobile or ATV. S-1850 Whelan Requires 10-cent and 20-cent deposit on plastic and glass bottles and aluminum cans. Related bill A1079 S-1865 Lesniak Increases motor fuels tax 5 cents per year for 3 years. S-1881 Turner Directs BPU to establish certain energy conservation programs. S-1898 Turner, Permits manufacturer to sell Barnes electric motor vehicles to consumers. Related bill A2986 S-1923 A R Bucco Directs DCA to promulgate regulations to establish standards for rooftop solar panels and educational requirements for local officials. Related bill A3408 S-1925 Turner Prohibits manufacture or sale of hard plastic beverage containers containing BPA. S-1991 Oroho Classifies electric energy produced at certain small scale hydropower facilities as Class II renewable energy. S-2012 Lesniak, Mukherji, Jasey S-2021 Sweeney, Oroho, Burzichelli, Riley S-2025 Smith, Prohibits import, sale or possession with intent to sell of ivory or rhinoceros horn. Exempts temporary farm structures from permit and transition area requirements of Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act. Prohibits developments over 35 feet in height in Hudson River Palisades viewshed. Related bill A3183 S-2034 Smith, Oroho Establishes forest harvest program on State-owned lands. Related bill A1775 8/10/15 approved P.L.2015, c.88 Ref to merce Ref to merce 8/1/14 approved, P.L.2014, c.22 1/9/15 approved, P.L.2014, c.89. 6/5/14. Ref to munity and. 6/16/14. 6/23/14 ref to Budget and. Reported 2 nd reading. 5/18/15 floor amendment passed energy providers 15

16 S-2051 Rice Revises motor fuel tax to rate based on 7% of retail price and provides gross income tax deduction for taxes paid. S-2057 Lesniak, Prohibits possession, sale or distribution of shark fins. Related bill A4093 S-2059 Lesniak Authorizes processing and sale of wild striped bass caught outside NJ S-2076 Smith Establishes multiplier program for facilities that produce Class I renewable energy from methane extracted from landfills. Related bill A3358 S-2086 Codey Seeks to reform bi-state transportation authorities. Related bill A3347 S-2111 Doherty, Oroho Repeals Global Warming Response Act and RGGI law. Related bill A3342 S-2112 Beach Authorizes prescribed burning in certain circumstances. Related bill A1275 S-2125 Van Drew, Lesniak Expands types of uses qualifying as low intensity recreational use on lands in Pinelands agricultural production areas. Related bill A3257 S-2143 Van Drew Provides in part that State s claim to previously tidal-flowed property is barred after 40-year adverse possession period. S-2170 Smith Extends expiration date of special appraisal process for State-funded acquisitions of lands in Highlands Region under Green Acres and farmland preservation programs. S-2172 Smith, Codey Clarifies liability for discharges of hazardous substances from drilling platforms that enter NJ S-2181 Gordon, Weinberg, Vainieri Huttle, Handlin, Prieto, waters. Related bill A4258 Increases transparency and accountability at PANYNJ. 3/16/15 passed Senate. 3/19/15 ref to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources. 6/16/14. 8/15/14 reported amendments. Ref to Budget and. 6/26/14 reported 2 nd reading. Ref to Budget and. 2/9/15 reported 2 nd reading. 6/16/14 11/13/14 passed both houses. 1/13/15 absolute veto. 3/16/15 lost in Senate if retain existing tax 16

17 Greenwald, McHose, Johnson, Eustace, Lagana, Garcia, Schepsi S-2183 Gordon, Weinberg, Pennacchio, Vainieri Huttle, Handlin, Prieto, Greenwald, McHose, Johnson, Eustace, Lagana, Garcia, Schepisi Expands access to documents maintained by PANYNJ. S-2222 A R Bucco Allows counties and municipalities to use open space trust funds for remediation of collapsed mine shafts and sinkholes. Related bill A3267 S-2246 Sarlo Reinstates transportation planning district for Meadowlands District. Related bill A3451 S-2322 O Toole Establishes Office of River Maintenance in DEP to conduct all stream cleaning, desnagging, bank stabilization and bank restoration projects in State. Related bill A1871 S-2339 Smith Requires employers of 100 or more employees to establish traffic reduction programs for S-2340 Greenstein, Thompson, Barnes employees. Related bill A2594 Requires certain new State buildings to include a distributed energy resource. Related bill A4261 S-2354 Allen Requires laboratory analysis of fracking waste, DEP permit and disclosure of plans, methods and processes to treat, store, process or dispose of such waste. 11/13/14 passed both houses. 1/13/15 conditional veto. 6/25/15 passed both houses. 6/26/15 approved P.L. 2015, c.64 6/30/14 passed Senate. 7/11/14 ref to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities. 9/15/14 reported amendments 2 nd reading. Ref to Budget and. 10/16/14 reported 2 nd reading S-2385 Thompson Transfers NJ State Forestry 17

18 Services and related entities from DEP to DA. Related bill A2636 S-2395 O Toole Prohibits adoption of rules exceeding federal standards unless specifically authorized by law or necessary to protect public health, safety or welfare. Related S-2418 Greenstein, Gordon, Eustace S-2420 Smith,, McKeon, Eustace, Gusciora, Benson bill A3589 Prohibits coal rolling, intentionally emitting soot, smoke and other particulates from specially retrofitted dieselpowered trucks. Increases electric power net metering capacity threshold. S-2421 Greenstein Requires DOT to incorporate objectives of Global Warming Response Act into annual transportation capital program. S-2422 Greenstein, Requires natural gas pipeline utilities to repair leaking natural gas pipelines. Related bill A4260 S-2424 Codey Requires municipal land use element of master plan to address smart growth, storm resiliency and environmental sustainability. Related bill A4185 S-2444 Smith, Requires that 80% of electricity sold in NJ be from Class I renewable energy by Related bill A4224 S-2494 Lesniak Requires composting or recycling of food waste by large volume generators. S-2496 Ruiz, Beach Requires labeling of foods containing genetically modified material. Related bill A1359 S-2534 Allen Requires laboratory analysis of fracking waste by large volume generators. S-2562 Pou Requires report and public hearing prior to DEP recommendation to EPA that site be included on Superfund list. Related bill A2340 S-2565 Oroho, Sarlo Excludes corrugated containers from definition of litter generating product under Clean munities Program Act and Ref to State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation 5/4/15 approved P.L.2015, c.43 8/10/15 approved P.L.2015, c.94. 2/9/15. 5/7/15 reported substitute 2 nd reading Ref to Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens 18

19 exempts sales of such containers from user fee under Act S-2615 Van Drew, Whelan, Lisniak Provides diamondback terrapins protection as nongame indigenous species. Related bill A3932 S-2620 Oroho, Authorizes operation of Turner microenterprises on preserved farms. Related bill A2839 S-2624 Requires DEP to establish private wildlife habitat certification program. Related bill A3133 S-2629, Oroho S-2660 Smith, S-2692 Smith, Greenstein S-2694 Singer, A R Bucco S-2711 Smith, Whelan S-2748 Codey, S-2769 Smith, S-2782 Turner, Greenstein S-2791 Sacco, Sarlo, McKeon, Reinstates moratorium on nonresidential development fees through 12/31/15. Related bill A1907 Creates Office of Sustainability to develop and implement environmental sustainability measures in State buildings. Related bill A4047 Requires environmental sustainability plan for State House plex. Related bill A4060 Prohibits sale or planting of certain invasive plant species. Related bill A3125 Requires that BPU approve offshore wind energy project off Atlantic City. Related bill A4128 Restricts use of eminent domain by private pipeline companies. Related bill A4178 Implements constitutional dedication of CB T for open space, farmland and historic preservation. Related bill A4203 Requires natural gas, propane and electric vehicle refueling and recharging stations at certain rest areas on NJ turnpike, GS Parkway and AC Expressway. Related bill A1728 Amends 2015 budget to provide that 50% of environmental. 5/7/15. 1/13/15. Ref to Budget and. 1/13/15. Ref to Budget and 2/5/15 passed Senate. Ref to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities. 11/9/15 reported amendments 2 nd reading. 5/18/15 transferred to Environment and Energy. 3/9/15. 3/12/15 ref to Budget and. 11/9/15 reported amendments 2 nd reading 8/13/15 passed Senate. 11/9/15 2 nd reading in Assembly 3/26/15 passed both houses. 5/11/15 absolute if require that energy come from clean energy providers 19

20 Schaer, Prieto, Quijano, Wimberly, Caride S-2804 Lesniak, Sacco damage recoveries in excess of $50 million be appropriated for costs of remediation, restoration and clean-up. Adds two public members to NJT board. Related bill A4303 S-2818 Van Drew Limits issues that may be considered by local boards on applications for preliminary subdivision and site plan approval. S-2836 A R Bucco Requires that agency rules have minimal impact on small businesses and provides aggrieved parties with judicial remedy. Related bill A4334 veto. 5/14/15 reported 2 nd reading. 6/25/15 floor amendment passed. 7/22/15 floor amendment passed Ref to State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation S-2847 Rice Creates land use court. Ref to Judiciary S-2853, Smith S-2857 Weinberg, Gordon S-2858 Weinberg, Gordon Prohibits installation and sale of wheel weights, as well as new motor vehicles equipped with wheel weights, which contain lead or mercury. Related bill A4201 Provides for an annual assessment upon rail carriers transporting crude oil. Related bill A4459 Requires owner or operator of train carrying petroleum, petroleum products or hazardous substances to submit discharge response, cleanup and contingency plan to DEP. Related bill A4283 S-2859 O Toole Creates office to promote approval of licenses, certifications, authorizations, awards, approvals, waivers, exemptions and permits for economic development projects. S-2860 Pennacchio Eliminates funding for energy efficiency and Class I renewable energy programs established by BPU. S-2886 Authorizes DEP to lease historic buildings on lands held for recreation and conservation purposes. Related bill A550 S-2927 Weinberg Establishes rebate program to encourage property owners to. 6/15/15 reported amendments 2 nd reading. Ref to Budget and Ref to State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation 20

21 conserve water and control quantity and quality of stormwater runoff. Related bill A1738 S-2967 Van Drew Provides low interest EDA small business loans for energy audits and purchase of energy efficiency equipment. Related bill A943 S-2973 Smith,, Greenstein, Codey S-2979 Weinberg, Sacco, Gordon Revises electronic waste recycling laws. Related bill A4763 Requires owner of railroad bridge to submit inspection records to DOT. Related bill A4592 S-2993 Cruz-Perez Authorizes impoundment of allterrain vehicles and dirt bikes for certain crimes and offenses. Related bill A4550 S-3001 Cruz-Perez Establishes integrated roadside vegetation management program within DOT. Related bill S-3012 Van Drew, Oroho A3354 Establishes a multi-species depredation permit for wildlife which is creating a hazard to public safety or causing damage to crops or livestock. Related bill A4380 S-3013 Van Drew Permits sale of motor fuels that have not been blended with ethanol for fueling boats, watercraft and small engine equipment and tools. Related bill A4522 S-3034 Sweeney Disallows tax deduction for punitive damages paid in connection with legal action and includes amount paid in income for tax purposes. Related bill A4583 S-3048 T Kean Reforms PANYNJ. Related bill A4594 S-3066 Gordon, Weinberg Reforms PANYNJ. Related bill A4637 S-3108 Addiego Permits construction of natural gas transmission lines on. 11/9/15 Ref to Environment. 6/15/15 reported substitute 2 nd reading. 10/22/15 floor substitute 2 nd reading 6/29/15 passed Senate. 11/9/15 ref to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Ref to Law and Public Safety 6/25/15 passed Senate. Ref to Assembly Budget Ref to State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Ref to State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation 21

22 preserved farmland already subject to existing utility easements. Related bill A4744 S-3146 Lesniak Prohibits possession and transport of certain animals and body parts at PANYNJ airports and port facilities S-3156 Van Drew Permits vessels departing from ports in Cape May County to fish for summer flounder in Delaware S-3160 Oroho, Pennacchio waters. Related bill A4340 Requires local governments to purchase excess insurance for renewable energy projects financed by bonds secured by project revenues. S-3255 Vitale Restricts financial assistance and grants from Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund. Related bill A4579 S-3260 Greenstein Establishes energy efficiency standards for battery chargers. Related bill A1723 S-3416 Lesniak, Sarlo Prohibits possession of animal species threatened with extinction. SCR-016 Connors Proposes constitutional amendment to prevent condemnation of nonblighted property in blighted area for transfer to private entity for economic development purposes. SCR-022 SCR-024 SCR-025 Oroho, Van Drew Oroho, O Toole Oroho, Van Drew Proposes constitutional amendment to preserve the right of people to fish, hunt and trap. Related bill ACR210 Amends Constitution to require that bills imposing new taxes or increasing existing taxes pass each house by two-thirds majority vote. Amends Constitution to allow legislature to require parental notification prior to medical procedure relating to pregnancy of minor. Related bill ACR48 SCR-028 Oroho Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing legislature to invalidate court decisions.. 8/10/15 reported 2 nd reading. 8/10/15 reported 2 nd reading. Ref to Budget and. 11/9/15 reported amendments 2 nd reading Ref to Budget and Ref to Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Ref to Judiciary SCR-037 Beck, Amends Constitution to provide 22

23 Sweeney for reduced property taxes for privately-held land permanently preserved as open space. SCR-041 Connors Urges DEP to establish funding formula for acquisition of beach easements for shore protection projects. Related bill ACR50 SCR-048 Connors Urges Congress and President to increase subsidies for federal flood insurance. Related bill ACR104 SCR-053 Gordon Determines that proposed regulations establishing procedures for waiver of DEP rules are inconsistent with legislative intent. SCR-055 Turner Proposes constitutional amendment to permit Legislature to increase farmland assessment roll-back period to 6 years. SCR-061 Allen, Oroho Proposes constitutional amendment to limit use of eminent domain to certain enumerated purposes. SCR-068 Van Drew Proposes constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds majority vote for bills that propose new or increased tax, surcharge or civil penalty. Related Bill ACR58 SCR-074 Greenstein Urges Congress and Army Corps to incorporate coastal lake restoration projects as part of Hurricane Sandy recovery. Related bill ACR29 SCR-083 Allen Proposes constitutional amendment to allow Council on Local Mandates to examine existing statutes, rules and regulations for unfunded mandates. SCR-084 Smith, Amends Constitution to dedicate 4% of CBT revenues to open space, farmland and historic preservation and increase dedication to 6% in SCR-094 Allen Proposes constitutional amendment to prohibit State courts from requiring that State government spend money. SCR-098 Van Drew Amends Constitution to require that State make payments in lieu of taxes to municipalities for open space acquired by State of nonprofit organizations. Related Ref to merce Ref to State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation 6/26/14 passed Senate. 8/4/14 passed Assembly Ref to Judiciary if provide for 10 years 23

24 bill ACR137 SCR-104 Turner Memorializes President and Congress to eliminate preferential tax treatment for oil and natural gas companies. SCR-108 Oroho, Doherty Urges parties to 1954 Supreme Court decree to address Delaware River basin flooding by calling upon Supreme Court to amend decree and require that NYC maintain year-round voids in its reservoirs. Related bill ACR148 SCR-122 Barnes Expresses support for national ban of non-therapeutic use of antibiotics on livestock. Related bill ACR165 SCR-125 SCR-132 Sweeney, Smith Greenstein, Stack, Benson, Conaway, Eustace Determines that proposed DEP regulations repealing regulations regarding State s participation in RGGI are inconsistent with legislative intent. Related bill ACR189 Requests Congress to convene constitutional convention to limit corrupting influence of money in politics and overturn Citizens United decision. SCR-146 Scutari Urges President, Congress and Army Corps to alleviate Rahway River Basin flooding. Related bill ACR191 SCR-150 Van Drew Amends Constitution to establish annual State appropriations cap. Related bill ACR107 SCR-158 Sweeney, Smith, Lesniak Condemns and urges rejection of proposed $225 million settlement of lawsuit against Exxon Mobil. Related bill ACR226 SCR-159 Whelan Urges President and Congress to reinstate and extend production tax credit for wind energy. Related bill ACR143 SCR-162 SCR-163 Sweeney, Van Drew, Whelan, Holzapfel Smith, Greenstein Urges President to withdraw proposal to open portions of Atlantic Coast for oil and natural gas drilling. Related bill ACR227 Amends Constitution to dedicate all State moneys received from settlements and awards of environmental contamination cases for environmental purposes. Related bill ACR /9/14 transferred to Economic Growth 10/23/14 passed Senate. Ref to Assembly Regulatory Oversight 12/18/14 passed Senate. 2/23/15 passed Assembly Ref to Budget and 3/16/15 passed Senate. 3/19/15 ref to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste 6/25.15 passed Senate. 2 nd reading in Assembly 3/16/15 passed Senate. 3/19/15 ref to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste. 6/4/15 6/29/15 passed Senate. 11/9/15 ref to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste SCR-165 Weinberg, Urges Congress to pass Crude- 6/29/15 passed Senate. 24

25 Gordon By-Rail Safety Act. Related bill ACR237 SCR-172 Whelan Urges President and Congress to extend solar investment tax credit. Related bill ACR236 SCR-175 SCR-179 SCR-180 Lesniak, Sweeney, T Kean Lesniak, Smith, Greenstein s Fish and Game Council s proposal to allow use of enclosed foothold traps. Related bill ACR250 s efforts of NJ and NY governors to secure federal funding for new Hudson River rail tunnel. Related bill ACR245 Determines that DEP s proposed revisions to water rules are inconsistent with legislative intent. Related bill ACR249 SR-021 Beck Urges federal and State officials to prevent construction of LNG facility off NJ coast. Related bill AR202 SR-026 Whelan, Connors Urges Atlantic States Marine Fisheries mission to adopt Options I and II and reject Option III of proposed management program for summer flounder. Related bill AR90 SR-036 Van Drew Urges federal action to address foreign illegal fishing. SR-039 Greenstein Urges State and businesses to facilitate and encourage recycling of plastic products. SR-040 Greenstein Urges NJ colleges and universities to sign American College and University Presidents Climate mitment. SR-041 Van Drew, Connors Memorializes Congress and President to increase subsidies for federal flood insurance. Related bill AR70 SR-059 Oroho Memorializes Congress and President to facilitate construction of Keystone XL oil pipeline and pipelines from Midwest to East Coast. Related bill AR106 SR-068 Smith, Greenstein, Thompson Urges Atlantic States Marine Fisheries mission to reject mandatory regionalization for 2015 under summer flounder management program. 11/9/15 ref to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities. 6/8/15 Energy 9/24/15 passed Senate. 11/9/15 ref to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities 10/22/15 passed Senate. 11/9/15 ref to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste. 11/16/15 Ref to Higher Education. 5/19/14 SR-072 Smith, Urges rejection of seismic 3/16/15 passed Senate 25

26 SR-073, Connors Smith, blasting plans in Atlantic Ocean near Barnegat Bay. Related bill AR220 s Army Corps sand mining project at Manasquan Ridge near Exel Carson artificial reef. SR-086 Connors Urges President, Rutgers, NSF and NOAA to cancel seismic testing off NJ coast. Related bill AR153 SR-091 Codey, Thompson Urges natural gas operators to adopt practices for the prevention of methane gas leaks. SR-092 Sarlo Urges NY State not to approve development of casino in Sterling Forest. SR-093 Weinberg Urges USDOT to prohibit transport of crude oil through populated areas of NJ. Related bill AR157 SR-094 Smith Urges Congress to require upgrades to rail tank car design and prohibit rail carriers from carrying flammable and combustible liquids near populated areas where feasible. SR-095, Cardinale Urges USDOT to promulgate regulations concerning transport of crude oil by rail to ensure safety of NJ residents. Related bill AR171 SR-096 Pou, O Toole s delay of draining 3 reservoirs until EPA updates its rules concerning open-air reservoirs. Related bill AR215 SR-099 SR-106 SR-111 SR-112 Turner, Codey, T Kean Hozapfel, Sacco Smith, Sweeney s PennEast pipeline project in NJ. Related bill AR225 s Pilgrim pipeline project in NJ. Related bill AR191 Urges Congress to dedicate additional funds for highway maintenance and infrastructure improvements in NJ. Related bill AR50 Urges DEP to adopt regulations to facilitate construction of offshore wind energy projects and to establish energy efficiency portfolio standards. Related bill AR209 SR-117 Holzapfel s oil and natural gas drilling in Atlantic Ocean. Related bill AR221. 6/5/14 9/22/14 passed Senate 6/29/15 passed Senate 5/18/15 passed Senate 2/5/15 passed Senate 26

27 SR-127 Connors Urges President and Congress to reauthorize National Estuary Program. Related bill AR230 SR-130 T Kean, November 20, 2015 Urges governmental entities to collect and reuse often unrecycled and difficult to recycle waste.. 11/9/15 27