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Permits two or more candidates for school board member to circulate petitions jointly and be bracketed together on ballot for same term.
Establishes pilot program to utilize value-based benefit design in SHBP to increase health benefits coverage for certain employees concerning chronic health conditions.
Requires SHBP and joint insurance funds to provide certain information to participating public employers.*
Clarifies deadline to request mail-in ballot application.
Authorizes State Treasurer to sell as surplus certain land and improvements now part of East Jersey Prison to Woodbridge Township in Middlesex County for a restricted use.
Restricts sale and use of remaining State-owned portion of Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital property in Morris County.
Eliminates requirement that certain candidates file with county clerk duplicate copy of report of contributions and expenditures; requires each county to provide link to ELEC website on county website.
Permits registered voters to receive mail-in ballots automatically for all elections under certain conditions.*
Requires public bodies under Open Public Meetings Act to display U.S. flag and recite Pledge of Allegiance at beginning of meeting.
Clarifies deadline to request mail-in ballot application.
Requires vacancies in US Senate be filled only by special election; removes authority of Governor to make appointment to fill vacancy.
Provides that President of Municipal Clerks' Association of New Jersey and one additional public member serve as members of Government Records Council.
Recognizes 2014 as 60th anniversary of adding "under God" to Pledge of Allegiance.
"New Jersey Open Data Initiative;" requires certain information be made available on Internet by State departments and agencies.
Urges State and local government entities to purchase locally made NJ products.
Establishes Review Commission on Benefit Reforms to assess impacts of 2011 public employee pension and health benefit reforms.
Urges Congress to develop and enact new coverage formula to help identify and end discrimination in voting under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Requires mail-in ballot applications be available at polling places on election day for voting in future elections; requires poll workers to discuss application instructions with applicant upon request.
Requires each public employer to establish fund for contributions actuarially calculated to meet obligations to pay for retiree health care benefits and supplemental compensation for unused vacation and sick leave.
"Transparency in Government Legal Billing Act;" requires that bill for legal services rendered for public entity contain certain information as condition of payment.
Condemns attacks on Coptic Christians in Egypt and urges United States to call on Egypt to take appropriate measures to safeguard their rights and safety.
Revises current review and approval process for certain State information technology-related spending requests; designated as the "Spurring Technological Innovation Act."
Establishes pilot project to install global positioning system (GPS) devices on certain State vehicles.
Requires availability of early voting for certain elections; makes appropriation.
Urges Congress to pass legislation requiring publicly traded corporations to disclose all political contributions made thereby.
Designates one week each year as "Pollinator Week."
Requires flying of US and State flags at half-staff under certain circumstances; adopts US Flag Code.
Imposes new criteria of $18,000 compensation and 30 hours weekly for TPAF and PERS membership as well as for TPAF and PERS credit after break in service.
Makes certain State and local appointed public officials ineligible, retroactive to July 1, 2007, for PERS membership regardless of prior PERS membership.
Eliminates PERS credit and health care benefits for appointees to State or local agency, board, commission, authority or instrumentality with annual compensation less than $20,000 and weekly hours fewer than 35.
"Permit Transparency Act"; requires State entity to post on official website number of permits applied for and issued, revenue derived, number of employees involved, and salary of such employees.
Requires issue advocacy organization disclosure; increases disclosure of campaign finance information; raises amount of money contributable to committees; modifies restrictions on contributions by certain business entities performing public contracts.
Requires any State entity administering State or federal public benefit programs to verify recipient's personal information against death records to prevent payment to deceased individual.
Urges Congress to pass legislation requiring publicly traded corporations to disclose all political contributions made thereby.
Changes date of 2013 general election from November 5th to October 16th.
Provides that President of Municipal Clerks' Association of New Jersey shall serve as member of Government Records Council.
Authorizes State Treasurer to sell surplus real property, known as Eagle Manor, located in Township of Fairfield in Cumberland County.
Requires that public employees who are married, partners in civil union couples, or with domestic partners receive health care benefits from only one public employer.
Provides that public employee pension benefits are calculated on base salary exclusive of various forms of extra compensation.
Increases from $15,000 to $25,000 annual compensation PERS retiree may earn in PERS-covered employment without reenrollment.
Expands scope of law prohibiting certain kinds of fraudulent political activity; increases penalty for violations.
Prohibits governmental collection of biometric identifiers without consent.
Declares second Saturday of July of each year as "Dominican Pride Day" in New Jersey.
Requires administrative agency to include privacy impact statement when adopting, amending, or repealing rule.
Authorizes State Treasurer to sell surplus real property, known as Eagle Manor, located in Township of Fairfield in Cumberland County.
Requires certain documentation as proof of voter identity to vote; updates procedures for challenging voters regarding proof of identity.
Commemorates 50th anniversary of death of civil rights activist Medgar Evers.
Designates January 11 of each year as "Clarence Clemons Day."
Designates salt water taffy as New Jersey State Candy.
Objects to establishment of proposed job banding program by Civil Service Commission.
Urges the celebration of New Jersey's 350th anniversary.
Designates four State songs.
Honors Rosa Parks on 100th anniversary of birth year.
Includes e-mail addresses in list of confidential items to be redacted from public records under OPRA
Establishes task force to study issues related to use of technology in education.
Requires Motor Vehicle Commission to automatically transmit information of potentially eligible voters to Secretary of State for voter registration purposes; requires public agencies and voter registration agencies to file change of residence notices.
Provides PFRS member in federal or State military service who is injured or killed with disability or death benefits.
Allows pension calculation to be based on compensation increase in excess of actuarially assumed experience only if employer pays unfunded liability.
Designates October 2 "Steve Sabol Day."
Declares second Saturday of July of each year as "Dominican Pride Day" in New Jersey.
Requires State pay postage for voted ballots returned by mail; makes an appropriation.*
Requires businesses receiving State economic development subsidy to report campaign contributions greater than $10,000.
Prohibits voters from voting in primary or general election by electronic communications; permits voting by provisional ballot if state of emergency declared.
Requires local governments and school boards in SHBP/SEHBP to certify savings based on three bids from non-SHBP/SEHBP plans before continuing SHBP/SEHBP in new collective negotiations agreements.
Limits payment to any public officer or employee terminated prior to expiration of individual contract of employment.
Designates January 11 of each year as "Clarence Clemons Day."
Increases threshold value of surplus State-owned real property and easements above which legislative review and approval is required before sale.
Urges Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom to take immediate steps toward a united Ireland.
Prohibits Governor or Lieutenant Governor from appearing in certain announcements and federal or State-funded advertisements during gubernatorial election year.
Provides exceptions to garnish exemption against benefits from State-administered pension systems for certain financial claims under State law.
Urges United States Supreme Court to uphold provisions of Section 5 of Voting Rights Act.
Designates four State songs.
Allows two elected members of pension commission of closed Hudson County Employees' Pension Fund to be active county employee or retired county employee.
Congratulates Israel for 65th anniversary of independence.
Requires availability of early voting for certain elections; makes appropriation.*
Requires gubernatorial candidates' statements be posted online.
Exempts from disclosure as public record personal identifying information provided to government agency for emergency notification purposes.
Requires disclosure of contributions received and expenditures made by committees or organizations not affiliated or coordinated with any candidate, or committee organized to support or oppose public questions.
Requires direct deposit for all State employee compensation on and after July 1, 2014; allows county, county college, municipality,and local school district to opt for mandatory direct deposit for all employee compensation on or after July 1, 2014.***
Requires explanatory statement on ballot question for school district capital projects to include certain information.
Designates October 2 "Steve Sabol Day."
Revises "Overseas Residents Absentee Voting Law" to mirror federal law; permits overseas voters to vote in any election; permits use of federal write-in absentee ballot to vote, register or request ballot for all elections.
Designates October 2 "Steve Sabol Day," in New Jersey.
Requires county board of elections provide notice to voters by mail and on county's Internet site when change in polling place location for any election district occurs within 60 days of any election.
Urges U.S. Postal Service to issue postage stamp in 2014 commemorating 350th anniversary of NJ.
Requires suspension of member of Legislature indicted for certain crimes or offenses that, upon conviction, require forfeiture of office.
Provides for sick leave injury program of 30 days for State corrections officer injured by inmate of State correctional facility.
Urges Governor to seek legal advice from United States Department of Justice prior to contracting with private sector manager to operate the State Lottery.
Makes various changes to law addressing meetings of public bodies to provide public with greater access to meetings and information about meetings.
Makes certain access changes to open public records act; establishes State public finance website and creates program for development of local websites; makes appropriation.
Updates provisions governing Board of Education Employees' Pension Fund of Essex County to comply with Internal Revenue Code.
Authorizes sale of site of former Riverfront State Prison in City of Camden as State surplus property to NJEDA for public auction to prequalified developer.
Establishes pilot program suspending operations of superintendent and deputy superintendent of elections in certain second class counties.
Provides for permanent debarment from government contracting of any person who is convicted of certain crimes involving government contracts.
Provides for permanent debarment from government contracting of any person who is convicted of certain crimes involving government contracts.
Requests State Auditor to review Bayside State Prison food service operations pilot program to determine impact on jobs of State employees.
Provides State, county, municipal, and school district contracts for professional services will be awarded pursuant to competitive contracting process.
Eliminates requirement that notice of elections list polling place locations; requires notice include Division of Elections Internet site providing polling place locations.
Urges President and US Congress take action to admit Puerto Rico as state.
Updates provisions governing Board of Education Employees' Pension Fund of Essex County to comply with Internal Revenue Code.
The "Family and Private Burial Grounds Preservation Act."
Prohibits person from contracting for public work if person is barred from receiving federal contract.
Changes calculation of years of service from date of enrollment in pension system to date of appointment to determine certain retirees' payment obligations for health care coverage.
Provides for one-time increase of PFRS retiree annual pensions under $32,000.
Opposes United States signing and United States Senate ratifying United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty.
Designates "Sweet, Sweet New Jersey" as State song.
Eliminates certificated superintendent and administrator exceptions to TPAF retiree reenrollment requirement.
Authorizes State Treasurer to sell surplus property, known as Plainfield Armory, located in City of Plainfield in Union County.
Establishes "State Vehicle Reduction Task Force."
Requires eligibility checklist and audit for enrollment in PERS of certain public employees who provide professional services; imposes fine on certifying officer or supervisor for ineligible enrollments.
Designates May each year as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Requires certain elected officials and appointed officers eligible for dual health benefits coverage to choose coverage by one public entity.
Expresses strong opposition to U.S. Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission; calls upon Congress to propose amending U.S. Constitution.
Commemorates 13th presidential inauguration ceremony of Republic of China (Taiwan).
Proposes constitutional amendment to provide for suspension and temporary replacement of indicted elected official with vacancy in office declared upon conviction.
Proposes Constitutional amendment authorizing creation of State lottery to fund tourism; historic preservation; art, music and drama education in elementary and secondary schools; and public libraries.
Requires disclosure of information about contributions and expenditures for candidates for elective public office, or for public questions, by publicly traded corporations doing business in State.
Implements various ELEC recommendations for changes in current campaign contributions and expenditures law.
Requires State department, agency, authority, or instrumentality thereof to provide link on its website for members of public to submit complaints.
Commemorates 225th anniversary of New Jersey's ratification of U.S. Constitution.
Requires State Comptroller to report findings of audit compliance reviews.
Requires mandatory posting of legislation with 41 or more sponsors; provides for Special Order Speeches and public comment periods at committee meetings.
Changes compensation trigger for reenrollment of PERS retiree from $15,000 in aggregate to $15,000 per public employer.
Clarifies requests for proposals of public entities implementing energy savings improvement program contracts.*
Provides primary and school election sample ballots may be sent to registered voter by electronic mail if so requested.
Adds option of receipt of employee's contributions plus portion of employer contributions when vested PERS member leaves PERS-covered service.
Calls upon NJ citizens to read full text of Declaration of Independence when celebrating Independence Day.
Transfers New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority from DCA to Department of State.
Designates September 17 through September 23 of each year as "Constitution Week."
Prohibits State and local public contracts with persons or entities engaging in certain investment activities in energy or finance sectors of Iran.*
Requires display of State vehicle abuse hotline bumper stickers on all State vehicles.
Permits voter registration up to 14 days before election.
Extends condolences to family of Whitney Houston.
Authorizes State Treasurer to sell certain surplus real properties located in Township of Woodbridge, Middlesex County.
Requires State Auditor review of certain Department of Corrections privatization contracts.
Transfers various personnel management functions from Department of Treasury to Civil Service Commission; transfers Division of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action from Department of Treasury to Civil Service Commission.
Authorizes penalties for failure to file certain public employment contracts; clarifies requirement for electronic posting of public employment contracts and interest arbitration awards.
Requires any candidate convicted of crimes or offenses to return campaign contributions to donors; freezes most campaign funds of candidates indicted for crimes or offenses.
Establishes permanent task force to review and guide implementation of process improvement programs for Executive Branch based on Lean Six Sigma management approach.
Requires certain official State forms to contain the language oath or affirmation and swear to or affirm when the forms are reprinted.
Changes certain eligibility criteria for TPAF, JRS, PERS, PFRS and SPRS disability benefits; requires Attorney General to establish fraud unit; creates temporary committee to recommend accidental disability standard for systems.
Transfers records management functions of Division of Archives and Records Management from Department of State to Department of Treasury; transfers State Records Committee from Department of State to Department of Treasury.
Removes provision permitting dismissal of de minimis violations for offenses involving corruption of public resources.
Allows application for PERS accidental disability benefit for injury sustained while employed at State psychiatric institution or correctional facility immediately prior to PERS membership.
Requires candidates keep detailed records of how campaign funds are spent for the ordinary and necessary expenses of holding public office.
Limits contributions to legal defense fund of candidate for or holder of elective public office; requires reporting thereof to ELEC.
Specifies conditions under which State, county, municipality, independent authority, school district, or higher education institution can grant unpaid or paid leave of absence to public employee to perform work for labor organization.
Requires State to enable applicants for State agency-issued permits to track online the progress and status of their permit application.
Honors 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts; proclaims March 12, 2012 as "Girl Scouts Day."
Requires persons who form and administer political committees and continuing political committees to provide additional information about affiliations with other committees and individuals.
Requires SHBP to provide coverage for expenses incurred in screening for prostate cancer.
Proposes constitutional amendment to change signature requirement for recall petition.
Changes date when a recall election may be initiated from 50th to 90th day preceding completion of first year of term of office.
Changes signature requirement for recall petition.
Provides public access to certain information received or possessed by legislators.
Proposes constitutional amendment to prohibit legislator from holding more than one elective public office and other public office or position.
Amends Health Enterprise Zone law to allow municipalities more discretion in granting property tax exemptions to medical offices.
Eliminates certificated superintendent and administrator exceptions to TPAF retiree reenrollment requirement.
Requires spousal consent to election of certain pension payout options under TPAF, JRS and PERS.
Establishes bribery in official and political matters applies to person soliciting, accepting, or agreeing to accept benefit as consideration to act even though not yet in office or otherwise qualified to act.
Creates nine-member New Jersey Legislative Elections Public Financing Study Commission.
Prohibits certain public officers and employees from receiving dual health care benefit coverage.
Allows SPRS members to purchase SPRS credit for prior military service.
Urges Governor to oppose merger of pharmacy benefit managers Medco Health Solutions and Express Scripts Inc.
Prohibits person from serving as officer of more than two political campaign committees.
Prohibits State officer or employee involved in awarding contract from holding employment with party awarded contract for two years after leaving State service.
Prohibits payment for unused sick leave earned after effective date by public officers and employees not represented by union; for all public employees, limits vacation leave carry-forward and requires suspension and forfeiture of certain supplemental compensation.
Limits payments for unused sick leave earned after effective date by public officers or employees represented by union; for all public employees, limits vacation leave carry-forward and requires suspension and forfeiture of certain supplemental compensation. *
Eliminates legislative leadership committees.
Allows law enforcement officers in PERS to transfer to and enroll in PFRS; requires all law enforcement officers to be enrolled in PFRS.
Provides for special session of Legislature to consider property tax relief and reform.
Requires Division of Purchase and Property to provide additional notification of contracting opportunities to vendors or potential vendors providing or interested in providing home health care services to State agencies.
Provides that certain absentee ballots will be counted if received within ten days of election.
Proposes constitutional amendment restricting use of funds realized from the transfer of State government and independent State authority capital assets only for capital projects and not for State government operating expenses.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment to provide for State constitutional convention to reduce government spending and to reform system of property taxation.
Prohibits certain elected public office holders from simultaneously holding more than one elective office.
Prohibits dual government employment and office holding; requires pension forfeiture by convicted elected officials; bans use of campaign funds for criminal defense costs; revises legislative conflict of interest standards.
Expands scope of review of Pension and Health Benefits Review Commission.
Prohibits employees of certain organizations from enrolling in State-administered retirement system or health care plan of public employer.
Requires any individual seeking elective public office to disclose when filing petition of nomination whether he or she has been convicted of a criminal offense.
Prohibits payment to public employees at retirement for certain unused sick leave, provides for forfeiture of payment for unused sick leave for certain criminal convictions, and requires documentation for use of sick leave.
Prohibits filling of vacancy among candidates nominated at primaries after 48th and before 14th day before general election, except due to death; prohibits filling subsequent vacancies before elections.
Prohibits certain TPAF and PERS members from receiving service credit while on leave with labor organization.
Urges Congress to enact H.J.Res. 46, proposing constitutional amendment permitting repeal of any federal law or regulation by two-thirds vote of state legislatures.
Requires State-administered retirement systems to make determination on accidental disability retirement applications within three months of receiving applicant's medical determination.
Prohibits disqualification and replacement of cast absentee ballots because of withdrawal of candidate prior to election day.
Excludes from disclosure as public record e-mail addresses provided to government entities to receive emergency notices.
Requires use of goods made in the United States for State contracts; requires businesses that receive State contracts or economic development assistance to disclose job exportation information.
Prohibits dual elective office holding and holding of elective office and public office or position.
Proposes constitutional amendment to prohibit person convicted of criminal offense, as defined by law, from holding elective public office.
Makes public officers or employees convicted of certain crimes or found at fault in certain civil actions liable and subject to pension garnishment for public legal expenses and illegally obtained funds.
Urges President Obama to protect the freedom of religious institutions from government intervention.
Provides for voluntary waiver of compensation by members of Senate and General Assembly.
Memorializes the President and Congress to pass and enforce immigration reform to protect the nation.
Eliminates remarriage prohibition for PFRS death benefits; provides retirement allowance to certain survivors of PFRS members.
Provides that PFRS definitions of widow, widower and spouse will include domestic partners of all PFRS members.
Allows PERS ordinary disability retiree to earn up to $3,000 in PERS-covered employment annually before cancellation of disability benefit and reenrollment in PERS.
Bars certain employees of certain public agencies from participating in PERS; repeals law permitting PERS and TPAF members on leave who work for labor organization to purchase pension credit.
Makes certain access changes to open public records act; formally names open public records act "Martin O'Shea Open Public Records Act."
Revises law concerning meetings of public bodies to provide public with greater access to meetings and to information about meetings.
Prohibits political contributions by county and municipal political party committees to other committees; increases certain penalties.
Replaces references to Civil Service Commission with chairperson of commission to clarify duties and responsibilities of chairperson.
Provides that PFRS board of trustees may request physical exam of PFRS accidental disability retiree until age 55.
Designates January 13th of each year as "Korean American Day."
Allows certain State agencies to sell Internet advertisements on agencies' websites.
Permanently establishes September 4th as "Richard Somers Day."
Urges New Jersey Historical Commission to promote New Jersey's 350th anniversary.
Reinstates sick leave injury program for State corrections officers and juvenile justice officers under certain circumstances.
Modifies current law regarding regulation and restrictions on business entities who are public contractors and make campaign contributions to certain office holders, candidates and political organizations.
Provides procedure for suspension of county board of elections member charged with certain crimes.
Requires Department of the Treasury to calculate State motor vehicle fleet miles per gallon average and to increase it over four years.
Requires each nonprofit corporation operating in the State that accepts State funds to hold quarterly board meetings that include time for public participation.
Converts four paid holidays to administrative leave days; provides State and local government offices remain open for business on those days.
Urges Congress to propose constitutional amendment to permit repeal of any federal law or regulation by two-thirds vote of state legislatures.
Authorizes public access to government records through government website.
Requires State Treasurer to organize and publish certain contract and grant data and information on State expenditure Internet website.
Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in hedge funds and derivative contracts.
Proposes constitutional amendment to provide for suspension and temporary replacement of indicted elected official with vacancy in office declared upon conviction.
Provides purchasing preference to local and environmentally responsible businesses in the awarding of State contracts.
Reestablishes and revises public contract set-aside program.
Designates Pine Barrens treefrog as New Jersey State Amphibian.
Recognizes first Sunday in May as World Laughter Day in New Jersey.
Requires Governor to make temporary appointment when vacancy occurs in U.S. Senate; requires appointee be member of same political party as person vacating office since beginning of that term; eliminates special election option.
Prohibits candidates and elected public officials charged with crimes from using campaign contributions for their legal defense.
Prohibits use of State funds to lease or purchase certain motor vehicles.
Requires State to pay expenses associated with nonpartisan municipal elections.
Requires a public body to record public meetings and post proceedings on its Internet website.
Requires State to pay full contribution to State-administered pension systems plus $300 million annually until systems are fully funded; provides members of systems with contractual right to financially sound funding of systems.
Requires certain issue advocacy organizations to disclose contributions and expenditure information.
Requires State to purchase certain vehicle tires and motor oils to minimize fuel usage.
Requires reduction in number of State vehicles over five fiscal years.
Authorizes Governor to enter into interstate compact to clarify fourteenth Amendment.
Requires all campaign contributions to be reported to ELEC.
Provides for review and consolidation of certain toll free telecommunications services maintained and operated by certain State and local entities.
Permits alternative annual reorganization meeting date for county political committees if regular date coincides with period of religious observance.
Declares each 27th day of Nisan shall be observed in General Assembly as Yom Hashoah-Day of Remembrance.
Requires State, counties, municipalities, and instrumentalities thereof to post public employee contracts on respective websites; requires posting on Civil Service Commission's website when local unit does not maintain own website.
Concerns furloughing of direct care nurses employed by certain State institutions.
Prohibits campaign contributions by certain individuals, businesses or other organizations performing public contracts.
Requires issue advocacy organization using certain candidate information in advertisements to register with ELEC as political committee or continuing political committee.
Limits payment to certain public employees for accumulated sick leave upon retirement; requires fine and reprimand or termination for violation of sick leave by public employee.
Moves school, fire district and certain municipal elections to date of nonpartisan municipal elections.
Designates September 11 each year "September 11 Remembrance Day" in New Jersey.
Requires government records to be made available on the Internet.
Requires Secretary of State create e-mail notification system alerting when US and State flags flown at half-staff.
Requires certain municipal, school and fire district elections occur on date of nonpartisan municipal elections.
Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.
Limits amount of contribution to legal defense fund of holder of elective public office and requires reporting thereof to ELEC.
Allows elected official who is enrolled in PERS by virtue of another public position to waive coverage in retirement system based on that other public position.
Prohibits payment of public employee bonuses not directly contingent upon achieving certain performance goals.
Permits primary elections to be conducted by mail.
Permits members of State Police to receive travel and subsistence reimbursement exceeding $500 limit from certain sources other than State for out of State travel for educational purposes.
Requires Civil Service Commission to establish and enforce clothing allowance policy for State employees; prohibits clothing allowance unless employment necessitates wearing of uniform or special clothing.
Prohibits member of Legislature from performing certain no-bid contracts.
Bans campaign contributions and certain political communication by corporations and labor organizations.
Establishes certain minimum standards for State contracts paid on hourly basis.
Requires elected public officials and candidates for elective public office to disclose if they ever filed for bankruptcy; requires financial disclosure by candidates for public office in county or municipality.
Requires suspension of payment for unused sick or vacation leave payable to person indicted for criminal offense; requires forfeiture of such payment upon service deemed dishonorable or conviction for crime.
Provides full forfeiture of pension of elected or appointed official convicted of any crime touching office.
Requires State Treasurer, in consultation with State Comptroller, to promulgate rules and regulations concerning best practices for awarding independent State authority contracts.
Provides local governments may limit political contributions by business entities performing or seeking to perform public contracts; limits contributions by county and municipal political party committees.
Applies certain conflicts of interest restrictions on legislators to county, municipal and local authority condemnation proceedings and project contracts funded directly or indirectly by State monies.
Provides for public comment period at certain sessions of each house of the Legislature.
Expands duties of State Auditor to include performance audits at request of legislator; establishes Performance Audit Committee, consisting of eight public members, to help conduct performance audits.
Revises law concerning meetings of public bodies.
Provides updated procedures for disposition of State surplus computers and certain other electronic devices designated for redistribution, sale, or disposal.
Amends Constitution to limit number of years members of the Legislature and local elected public officials may serve.
Enhances pay-to-play provisions applicable to county bridge commission contractors.
Prohibits filling of vacancy among candidates if vacancy occurs after 48th and before 14th day before general election, with certain exceptions; prohibits filling subsequent vacancies before general election.
Allows person calling certain State or local government entities to have option of speaking or leaving a recorded message with a human telephone operator during normal business hours.
Requires candidate to dispose of campaign funds within six months of electoral defeat or leaving office.
Provides for receipt for voter at primary or general election; allows receipt to be proof of eligibility to vote in subsequent election; provides State reimbursement.
Memorializes Congress to enact "Haitian Protection Act of 2009" granting temporary protected status to qualified Haitian nationals in the United States.
Proposes constitutional amendment to provide for Statewide initiative and referendum.
Proposes amendment to State Constitution to limit General Assembly members to five successive terms and Senate members to three successive terms.
Proposes constitutional amendment suspending from office any indicted elected official, providing for temporary replacement and return to office upon acquittal, or declaration of vacancy upon conviction.
Requires posting on State and local government websites information concerning assignment and use of vehicles.
Requires State Treasurer to follow usual procurement process prior to entering into cooperative purchasing agreements.
Provides 10% reduction in compensation for members of Legislature.
Establishes certain ethical standards and financial control requirements for State authorities.
Limits contributions to certain candidates and elected officials by certain public contractors; limits contributions by certain political party committees; repeals certain campaign contribution prohibitions.
Requires party bidding on, or performing, a State contract to provide employee health care benefits.
Permits municipality, fire district or authority to approve transfer of certain firefighters from PERS to PFRS.
Prohibits for ten years after compliance with penalty or sentence imposed by court elected or appointed officials convicted of certain crimes from serving as governmental affairs agents.
Provides official State recognition of Powhatan Renape Nation, Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians of New Jersey, Inc., and Ramapough Mountain Indians as American Indian Tribes for certain purposes.
Requires all new State buildings to have solar or geothermal energy systems, where feasible.
Requires public agencies to set printers and computers to default to most cost effective fonts for printing to conserve ink and paper.
Excludes from income for gross income tax and PAAD eligibility purposes victims' remuneration for involuntary internment received under judgments or settlement agreements.
Requires interpretive statements of State general obligation bond act public questions to include certain fiscal information.
Designates April 24 as "Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day."
Commemorates 19th anniversary of Khojaly Tragedy.
Amends Constitution to require that State tax bills pass both Houses of Legislature by three-fifths majority vote.
Permits public records custodian to require deposit for OPRA record requests exceeding $15.
Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in companies with ties to terrorists.
Establishes measures to improve transparency and accountability of regional authorities of this State; enhances oversight of those authorities by Governor and State Comptroller.
Requires use of pervious concrete by State agencies under certain circumstances.
Restricts certain former DEP employees from employment with a permit applicant for one year after termination of DEP employments.
Authorizes counties and municipalities to adopt regulations limiting political contributions by contractors.
Requires greater disclosure for campaign advertisements broadcast within certain time periods prior to an election.
Prohibits certain political activity by governmental employees and by public employee unions.
Makes members of county boards of taxation ineligible for membership in State-administered retirement system or for health care benefits coverage under plan for public employees.
Specifies term for chairmen of county boards of election; authorizes non-consecutive terms.
Requires certain bills and resolutions with at least 32 sponsors to be voted on third reading upon notice.
Claims sovereignty under Tenth Amendment to United States Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted by Constitution to federal government.
Proposes amendment to State Constitution to provide for elected State Comptroller and eliminate Office of State Auditor.
Allows only one PERS-covered position for PERS membership, contributions and service credit; provides for PERS designation of maximum compensation position among multiple positions held.
Prohibits persons convicted of certain crimes from serving on political party committees.
Requires State Comptroller to review, and make recommendations for improvement of, the procurement process of the State, public institutions of higher education, independent State authorities, units of local government, and boards of education.
Allows public employers to offer retirees with other health care coverage incentive to waive SHBP coverage.
Prohibits public entities from engaging certain governmental affairs agents.
Requires Joint Legislative Committee on Ethical Standards to maintain information on Internet; requires certain assistance to be provided to individuals filing complaints with the committee.
Requires information concerning certain public employees be made public.
Requires spousal consent to election of certain pension payout options under TPAF, JRS and PERS.
Supports free and open elections in Iran and endorses Iranian reform movement.
Designates October 21 of each year as "Governor's Day" in NJ.
Proposes constitutional amendment to establish initiative process for limited purpose of overturning New Jersey Supreme Court decisions or statutes.
Amends State Constitution to require members of Legislature to serve full time; requires temporary commission to recommend compensation for such service before enactment of law to fix compensation of full-time legislators.
Prohibits public employers from reimbursing tuition or awarding promotions or compensation based on degrees or certifications obtained from unaccredited institutions.
Requires certain not-for-profit agencies comply with open public meetings act and open public records act.
Provides for use of alternative dispute resolution to settle disagreements between State agencies concerning public works projects.
Invalidates any nominating petition filed after deadline therefor; voids any attempt by candidate to petition court to accept validity of petition filed after deadline.
Prohibits contributions by certain entities doing business with State; limits amount of contributions by principals and officers of such entities.
Conforms voter identification procedures to requirements of Statewide voter registration system; permits use of provisional ballots for voters who move to different counties; revises certain penalty provisions.
Requires certain appointed public officials to work 35 hours or more per week to be eligible for PERS and SHBP; requires termination of PERS and SHBP participation of certain appointed officials whose term of appointment expires.
Replaces TPAF, PERS, PFRS and SPRS accidental disability benefits with reduced work-related disability benefit; modifies JRS disability benefit.
Prohibits simultaneous holding of certain State, county and municipal elective and appointive positions.
Designates September of each year as "Christian Heritage Month."
Rescinds all applications previously transmitted by the New Jersey Legislature to Congress calling for constitutional convention.
Amends Constitution to restrict number of successive years members of the Legislature and local elected public officials may serve.
Requires certain percentage of hours worked on State-funded public works projects be reserved for New Jersey residents.
Limits use and supplemental compensation for certain leave.
Prohibits member of Legislature from seeking certain grants or loans through annual appropriations act or legislatively-controlled program.
Allows State agency to pay subcontractor directly for work performed in certain situations.
Clarifies that statutes shall be construed to apply prospectively, unless language provides for retroactive application.
Requires legislators to certify in writing, upon introduction of legislation, that no monetary benefit will be derived from it; requires certification be filed with the Legislative Ethics Commission.
Requires incarcerated persons be counted as residents of their previous address, not prison, for redistricting purposes.
Designating February 6th of each year as Ronald Reagan Day in the State of New Jersey.
Amends Constitution to set minimum standards and procedures regarding certain contracts to privatize public services.
Limits unused sick leave pay and vacation leave carry-forward for school and local employees; permits local unit to pay certain benefits over 10 years; limits sick leave use by public employee before retirement.
Reduces number of signatures required on petition to recall elected official.
Establishes Governor's authority over approval of minutes of certain regional commissions.
Requires appointed board of education members and candidates for an elected board to reveal criminal convictions prior to assuming or running for office.
Limits political contributions by certain government contractors; revises disclosure standards applicable to State officials; expands disclosure for lobbyists; prohibits certain types of dual office holding.
Requires ballot question on approval of State bond issue to disclose total amount of debt of State or other entity, debt service on which is funded through annual State appropriation.
Permits voter registration at polling place on days of municipal, primary, and general elections.
Establishes "State Property Leasing Study Commission."
Proposes amendment to State Constitution to provide that legislation having effect of enhancing public employee benefit must identify funding source to defray cost of benefit enhancement.
Proposes amendment to State Constitution to limit members of Senate to three successive terms and members of General Assembly to five successive terms.
Proposes constitutional amendment requiring voter approval of State bond refundings that increase principal amount of total State bonded indebtedness.
Requires lobbyists that are nonprofit organizations to report annually to Election Law Enforcement Commission estimated number of members, contributors, and supporters.
Limits compensation and contracts of State and local government officers and employees.
Requires filing of report comparing investment returns earned by private money managers and by State employees for public employee retirement funds and State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund.
Provides public servant is guilty of official misconduct if he knowingly obtains, arranges or provides "no-show" job for himself or another.
Requires governmental affairs agents retained by government entities to file certain reports with ELEC; requires certain government entities retaining governmental affairs agents to file annual reports with ELEC.
Limits contributions by certain public contractors; limits contributions by county and municipal political party committees.
Requires person eligible for health care benefits from more than one public entity to choose coverage from only one.
Requires certain non-profit organizations be subject to open public records act.
Prohibits campaign contributions between county party committees; makes such contributions a third degree crime; increases to third degree crimes certain other campaign finance offenses.
Reduces number of paid holidays from 13 to 10 for all State and local government employees.
Proposes constitutional amendment to limit assessment of homestead real property.
Prohibits new employees of certain organizations from enrolling in State-administered retirement system or health care plan of public employer.
Permits collective bargaining on matters covered by civil service; requires civil service examinations to be offered on continual basis; creates title reduction task force; requires posting of layoff plans.
Requires public officers or employees convicted of certain crimes or found at fault in certain civil actions to reimburse public entities for legal expenses.
Prohibits contributions by administrator of Type II school district to candidates for member of district's school board; restricts employment by Type II school district of contributors to election campaign of member of district's school board.
Requires requestor pick up government records within 10 business days of availability.
Extends deadline for filing nominating petitions each year new legislative districts are established by Apportionment Commission.
Limits State appointment or employment of members of Legislature for two years after completion of legislative service.
Reduces number of voters for whom person can serve as messenger; limits to three number of voted mail-in ballots transmittable by bearer; modifies conviction standard under vote by mail law.
Prohibits members of the Legislature from acting on certain bills in which they have personal interest; redefines personal interest.
Permits use of overseas absentee ballots for all elections.
Provides that campaign contributions received from certain persons convicted of crimes will be forfeited and paid to ELEC for enforcement purposes.
Requires use of direct deposit and Internet for State, local government, and school district employee compensation and certain retirement payments and information.
Provides for mandatory forfeiture of retirement benefits of elected official convicted of crime involving office held.
Requires incarcerated individual be counted for redistricting purposes at previous address if State resident and not counted if incarcerated and not State resident.
Requires voter registration forms be made available when applying for hunting, fishing, or trapping license.
Prohibits elected officials and public employees from enrolling for health benefits with more than one public entity; provides civil action for treble expenses by public entity providing additional coverage.
Prohibits display of political campaign signs on any public property or highway.
Extends period for requested medical exam for disability benefits under PFRS to every two years until 55 years of age.
Adds child molestation and endangerment to crimes that subject public school employee offender to pension and retirement benefit forfeiture.
Permits counties and municipalities to withdraw from civil service system by ordinance.
Establishes pilot project to permit overseas and military voters to vote in certain elections using Internet; makes an appropriation.
Increases membership of State Police Retirement System Board of Trustees; requires membership to include two active and two retired members.
Requires disclosure of all campaign contributions received and expenditures made by school board candidates.
Prohibits campaign contributions by certain individuals, businesses or other organizations that purchase or acquire property involved in eminent domain proceedings.
Regulates receipt of things of value by members and employees of Legislature and officers and employees of Executive Branch.
Clarifies and strengthens disclosure requirements for certain complimentary tickets received by candidates, officeholders, political party officials, political committees and continuing political committees.
Requires State to provide recipients of State tax refunds, unemployment insurance benefits and State employee compensation certain payment options.
Provides that members of Legislature employed in local government or public education must take approved leave of absence without pay from public employment for legislative duties.
Omits State Police detectives from Open Public Records Act.
Provides general election, primary, and school election sample ballots may be sent to registered voter by electronic mail if so requested.
Allows persons on parole and probation to vote; provides registration assistance to persons on probation, parolees, and persons completing sentences.
Permits removal of State board, commission or independent authority member for failure to attend three consecutive meetings thereof without good cause.
Repeals the "Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote."
Encourages purchase of NJ solar panels and wind turbines for State projects and State-funded projects.
Prohibits certain political activity by governmental employees and by public employee unions.
Creates "Comprehensive Anti-Nepotism Act."
Requires savings from recent changes in PERS and TPAF to ease unfunded liability of those systems.
Requires State Building Authority to make certain payments in lieu of taxes for public safety facilities to municipalities; makes appropriation.
Increases membership of PFRS board of trustees from 11 to 13 members.
Allows TPAF retiree to be employed as certificated superintendent or administrator for limited time frame due to critical need without TPAF reenrollment.
Requires Attorney General to seize campaign funds of convicted candidates; prohibits convicted criminal offenders from making contributions to candidates and committees.
Provides that civil service make-up examinations not include the same questions as the original examination.
Provides one-time reduction of pension contribution of local public employer of employee who retires with pension reduced for dishonorable service in amount equivalent to certain previous contributions by that employer.
Provides that when addressing emergency Governor cannot take action that is inconsistent with statutes unless irreparable harm will result.
Requires Civil Service Commission to generate compensation guidelines to help counties and municipalities determine appropriate pay for various positions.
Prohibits loans as political contributions by certain persons; prohibits certain inducements for political contributions; reduces permitted amount of outstanding loans in certain cases.
Prohibits simultaneous holding of certain State, county and municipal elective offices; provides for transition period between offices.
Requires all elected or appointed local government officers to receive ethics training.
Changes date for election of fire district commissioners from third Saturday in February to day of general election.
Makes elected officials with compensation less than $50,000 ineligible for health care benefits on the 61st day after enactment.
Requires State agencies to review operations and to implement use of Internet to conduct public business when cost savings may be realized, with certain exceptions.
Provides voter registration assistance to persons completing parole, probation, and criminal sentences.
Designates "I'm From New Jersey" as the State song.
Prohibits businesses that outsource jobs overseas from receiving State contracts or grants; prohibits investment of State funds in such businesses.
Allows judgment for restitution of stolen public funds to be levied against convicted employee's retirement allowance or pension contributions.
Reduces period of time that member of Legislature may be absent, without excuse, before member's seat is deemed vacant.
Establishes uniform lower contribution limits and requires greater disclosure of all campaign contributions received by candidates; repeals laws regulating campaign contributions by entities performing certain public contracts.
Prohibits soliciting of campaign contributions on any public property by elective public office candidates; prohibits persons from making contributions to such candidates on any public property.
Suspends pension of any retired public employee who resumes public employment with compensation more than $15,000.
Requires correspondence or notice by public entity contain citations of any appropriate statutes, ordinances, or resolutions.
Requires certain issue advocacy organizations to register with ELEC and disclose contribution and independent expenditure information.
Permits voter registration of certain persons at age 17 for voting at next election occurring on or after 18th birthday.
Requires SHBP and School Employees' Health Benefits Program audit programs to review employee, retiree and dependent eligibility at least every five years.
"Government Reality Check Act"; prohibits public employers from providing certain benefits to public employees; restricts gifts to public employees; restricts travel by public employees; imposes post-employment restriction on public contracting employees.
Eliminates PERS membership for current and future part-time elected and appointed officials.
Authorizes the Legislative Counsel in the Office of Legislative Services to accept proper and sufficient service of process on behalf of the State Legislature when either or both Houses are named defendants in any legal proceeding.
Directs State public issuer of obligations to use competitive bidding process when investing proceeds from such obligations.
Requires contribution for health care benefits provided for certain local elected and appointed officials.
Eliminates salary for part-time members of certain boards, commissions, and independent authorities.
Eliminates dual governmental pay to members of Legislature for legislative duties.
Amends Health Enterprise Zone law to allow municipalities more discretion in granting property tax exemptions to medical offices.
Prohibits distribution of campaign materials at any facility owned, maintained, operated or leased by unit of local government.
Establishes "New Jersey Commission on Government Efficiency and Cost Control" to recommend measures for efficiency and cost reduction in State government.
Exempts municipal clerk from penalties for Open Public Records Act violations under certain circumstances.
Establishes Office of Asset and Revenue Recovery within Office of Attorney General in DLPS.
Provides for priority consideration, by State, of permit applications by counties and municipalities with 10 or more shared services.
Establishes new standard and procedure for forfeiture of elective public office for accepting illegal contributions; removes illegal contribution threshold for such forfeiture.
Requires ELEC to provide ethics training for governmental affairs agents.
Restricts business entities that make campaign contributions from performing certain local government contracts.
Gives Director subpoena powers in administration of Division of Pensions and Benefits.
Reduces compensation afforded members of Legislature by 20%.
Makes all members of Legislature ineligible to participate in SHBP.
Permits voter registration up to 29 days before an election; reduces polling place hours by one hour in the morning.
Requires reduction in number of positions in State service; establishes procedure to control creation of new State positions and filling of vacancies.
Bars companies which hire illegal aliens from public contracts, grants, loans, or tax incentives for seven years.
Requires certain State public employees and officers and members of Legislature to file financial disclosure statement with State Ethics Commission or Joint Legislative Committee on Ethics.
Limits use and supplemental compensation for certain leave; limits employment for certain public employees.
Provides for equitable adjustment to certain contracts with DOT for construction and maintenance of highways, streets or roads.
Prohibits use of campaign funds by candidate or legislative leader convicted of crime; requires that such funds be paid to ELEC for enforcement purposes.
Limits contributions to certain candidates and elected officials by certain public contractors; limits contributions by certain political party committees; repeals certain campaign contribution prohibitions.
Requires State Treasurer to post information about State contracts for legal services on special website.
Concerns debarment of contractors for conviction of certain computer-related crimes.
Sets State's mileage reimbursement rate at IRS rate for business use of automobile.
Requires appointed or elected official receive annual salary of $50,000 or more for position to participate in PERS or DCRP.
Requires members of NJ Legislature to file statement of financial affairs.
Regulates assignment and use of State vehicles.
Makes changes to manner in which State-administered retirement systems operate and to public employee pension benefits.
Increases membership of PFRS board of trustees.
Requires Chief Administrator of Motor Vehicle Commission to establish standards for average customer wait times at facilities.
Prohibits legislative aide who works, or worked, directly for legislator in district office from making political contribution greater than $30 per election to that legislator; prohibits receipt of such contribution.
Makes various changes to civil service law concerning seasonal appointments, temporary layoffs, and rescinding adoption of civil service.
Prohibits member of Legislature from representing any person or party other than the State in connection with any proceeding of municipal, county, or State government entity.
Requires financial disclosure by candidates for public office in county or municipality.
Changes political party affiliation deadline from 50th to 21st day before primary; changes date after which absentee ballots must be available from 40th to 21st day before any election.
Requires State compensation of property owners for certain property devalued due to certain environmental laws; and requires State agencies to evaluate proposed administrative rules for potential to constitute taking of real property.
Requires reduction in number of State employees to FY2000 level; establishes procedure to control creation of new State positions and filling of vacancies.
Increases PFRS employee contribution rate; requires new members to be age 50 for special retirement; creates cap on PFRS retiree COLA; restructures PFRS board of trustees and gives it control over fund investments.
Prohibits placing primary election candidates into political party lines on primary ballot.
Makes various changes to civil service; permits institution of temporary layoffs; permits government entities to opt-out of civil service; requires civil service examinations be offered on continual basis.
Prohibits authorized bearer from mailing or transporting voted ballots to county board on behalf of more than 10 qualified voters in an election.
Makes certain changes to public access of government records.
Provides that regular work week of all newly-hired full-time State or local government employees will be 40 hours.
Prohibits awarding of municipal professional services contracts to members of Legislature.
Urges U.S. Postal Service to keep open Eatontown mail processing and distribution center.
Urges Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom to take immediate steps toward a united Ireland.
Permits registered voters to receive mail-in ballots automatically for all elections under certain conditions; limits number of sample ballots transmitted to each residence.
Provides updated procedures for disposition of State surplus computers and certain other electronic devices designated for redistribution, sale, or disposal.*
Limits certain unused sick leave pay and vacation leave carry-forward for school and local employees; limits sick leave use by new public employees before retirement. *
Prohibits new employees of certain organizations from enrolling in State-administered retirement system or health care plan of public employer.*
Designates Pine Barrens treefrog as New Jersey State Amphibian.
Reduces number of reports and publications printed by State; provides for most to be available primarily on Internet; requires notice of availability of reports and publications.
Establishes pilot program suspending operations of superintendent and deputy superintendent of elections in certain second class counties.
Provides alternative annual reorganization meeting date for county political committees if regular date coincides with period of religious observance.*
Reduces number of reports and publications printed by State; provides for most to be available primarily on Internet; requires notice of availability of reports and publications. *
Ruduces number of reports and publications printed by State; provides for most to be available primarily on Internet; requires notice of availability of reports and publications.*
Provides alternative annual reorganization meeting date for county political committees if regular date coincides with period of religious observance.*
Replaces TPAF, PERS, PFRS and SPRS accidental disability benefits with reduced work-related disability benefit; modifies JRS disability benefit.
Designates TBM Avenger as New Jersey State Airplane.
Urges certain New Jersey State officials to raise awareness in business community of existing "Taking Care of Business" online portal.
Limits use of and supplemental compensation for certain accumulated leave; permits use of certain unused sick leave to offset post-retirement health care cost; limits employment for certain public employees.
Prohibits dual government employment and office holding; requires pension forfeiture by convicted elected officials; bans use of campaign funds for criminal defense costs; revises legislative conflict of interest standards.
Requires Secretary of State create e-mail notification system alerting when US and State flags flown at half-staff.
Opposes closure of North Plainfield and Plainfield post offices.
The "Family and Private Burial Grounds Preservation Act."
Requires State Building Authority to make certain payments in lieu of taxes for public safety facilities to municipalities; makes appropriation.
Requires certain documentation as proof of voter identity to vote; updates procedures for challenging voters regarding proof of identity.
Permits removal of State board, commission or independent authority member for failure to attend three consecutive meetings thereof without good cause.
Authorizes public access to government records through government website.
Requires Chief Technology Officer in Office of Information Technology to collect and make publicly available online fiscal data of State departments, independent State authorities, and interstate authorities.
Memorializes interstate authorities and compacting states to release fiscal information concerning interstate authorities; urges compacting states to pass legislation necessary to require that interstate authorities release fiscal information.
Eliminates separate presidential primary election; provides for delegates and alternates to political party national conventions to be elected at regular June primary election.
Repeals law allowing PERS member to retire with PERS pension and continue to receive salary for current PERS-covered elective office; permits certain PERS and TPAF members to file for retirement without designating retirement date.
Increases PFRS employee contribution rate; requires new members to be age 50 for special retirement; creates cap on PFRS retiree COLA; restructures PFRS board of trustees and gives it control over fund investments.
Provides for SHBP New Jersey State Employee Wellness Program with financial incentives for participation in program.
Allows elected official who is enrolled in PERS by virtue of another public position to waive coverage in retirement system based on that other public position.
Provides standards and procedures for museum to acquire title to property that is on loan to museum but has not been claimed by lender for period of time.
Requires appointed or elected official receive annual salary of $50,000 or more for position to participate in PERS or DCRP.
Urges United States government to take additional action to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Provides primary and school election sample ballots may be sent to registered voter by electronic mail if so requested. *
Replaces references to Civil Service Commission with chairperson of commission to clarify duties and responsibilities of chairperson.
Makes various changes to civil service law concerning seasonal appointments, temporary layoffs, and rescinding adoption of civil service.
Limits use and supplemental compensation for certain leave.
Makes various changes to civil service; permits institution of temporary layoffs; permits government entities to opt-out of civil service; requires civil service examinations be offered on continual basis.
Permits primary elections to be conducted by mail.
Permits registered voters to receive mail-in ballots automatically for all future elections.
Provides standards and procedures for museum to acquire title to property that is on loan to museum but has not been claimed by lender for period of time.
Rescinds all applications previously transmitted by the New Jersey Legislature to Congress calling for constitutional convention.
Makes changes to manner in which State-administered retirement systems operate and to public employee pension benefits.
Prohibits new employees of certain organizations from enrolling in State-administered retirement system or health care plan of public employer.
Urges Congress to enact H.J.Res. 46, proposing constitutional amendment permitting repeal of any federal law or regulation by two-thirds vote of state legislatures.
Updates provisions governing Board of Education Employees' Pension Fund of Essex County to comply with Internal Revenue Code.
Prohibits distribution of campaign materials at any facility owned, maintained, operated or leased by unit of local government.
Establishes measures to improve transparency and accountability of regional authorities of this State; enhances oversight of those authorities by Governor and State Comptroller.
Extends deadline for filing nominating petitions each year new legislative districts are established by Apportionment Commission.
Requires Department of State to establish and maintain a website to provide a clearinghouse of information for nonprofits.
Disapproves of inviting rapper Common to poetry event at White House due to support of convicted criminals and controversial raps.
Requires certain non-profit organizations be subject to open public records act.
Requires Chief Administrator of Motor Vehicle Commission to establish standards for average customer wait times at facilities.
Enhances pay-to-play provisions applicable to county bridge commission contractors.
Reduces period of time that member of Legislature may be absent, without excuse, before member's seat is deemed vacant.
Requires use of pervious concrete by State agencies under certain circumstances.
Entitles member of Legislature, who also serves in another public or tax-supported position, unpaid time off from position to attend to legislative duties.
Provides that when Lieutenant Governor also serves as Secretary of State election-related cases will be decided by administrative law judge whose decision will not be reviewable by Secretary of State.
Amends State Constitution to require use of generally accepted actuarial standards to fund State-administered public employee retirement systems and to require annual payments to systems by public employers.
Suspends pension of any retired public employee who resumes public employment with compensation more than $15,000.
Restricts campaign contributions by certain entities performing public contracts.
Requires certain public officers and employees to reside in State. *
Commemorates 100th anniversary of founding of Republic of China (Taiwan).
Creates "Comprehensive Anti-Nepotism Act."
Requires party bidding on, or performing, a State contract to provide employee health care benefits.
Requires legislators and local lawmakers to disclose names of nonconfidential clients from whom more than $10,000 is earned.
Establishes pilot program to utilize value-based benefit design in SHBP to increase health benefits coverage for certain employees concerning chronic health conditions.
Requires annual notice to local employers in PERS and PFRS include contribution rate and calculation for current year, preceding two years, and projection for subsequent two years.
Permits voter registration at polling place on days of municipal, primary, and general elections.
Enhances procedures for disposition of State surplus computers, computer equipment and software allocated for redistribution, sale, or disposal.
Permits registered voters to receive mail-in ballots automatically for all future elections.
Extends period for requested medical exam for disability benefits under PFRS to every two years until 55 years of age.
Limits use and supplemental compensation for certain leave; limits employment for certain public employees.
Requires incarcerated individual be counted for redistricting purposes at previous address if State resident and not counted if incarcerated and not State resident.
Requires State to pay full contribution to State-administered pension systems plus $300 million annually until systems are fully funded; provides members of systems with contractual right to financially sound funding of systems.
Provides SHBP New Jersey State Employee Wellness Program with financial incentives for participants.
Directs Chief Technology Officer to conduct study of costs and benefits of replacing the State's high-volume, basic computing systems with more cost-effective alternatives.
Requires State-administered pension systems to train employers on enrollment requirements; requires employers to certify validity of employee enrollment with acknowledgement of penalty for providing false information. *
Designates March of each year as Women's History Month in New Jersey.
Urges timely commencement of collective bargaining with the State employee union representatives.
Extends deadline for filing nominating petitions each year new legislative districts are established by Apportionment Commission.
Designates March of each year as Women's History Month in New Jersey.
Requires State-administered pension systems to train employers on enrollment requirements; requires employers to certify validity of employee enrollment with acknowledgement of penalty for providing false information. *
Provides for maintenance of State buildings and facilities by direct hire of certain skilled labor. **
Extends certain PERS benefits to veterans of "Operation Uphold Democracy".
Requires direct deposit for all State employee compensation on and after July 1, 2014.
Changes date for mail-in ballots transmission from 40th to 45th day before an election, with certain exceptions; permits referendum on school levy cap and municipal levy cap to occur on same day. **
Permits certain victims of domestic violence or stalking, and members of immediate family, to register to vote without disclosing street address and cast provisional ballot at any election under certain circumstances.
Requires State Comptroller to review, and make recommendations for improvement of, the procurement process of the State, public institutions of higher education, independent State authorities, units of local government, and boards of education.
Requires information concerning certain public employees be made public.
Requires each nonprofit corporation operating in the State that accepts State funds to hold quarterly board meetings that include time for public participation.
Requires certain municipal, school and fire district elections occur on date of nonpartisan municipal elections.
Commemorates 19th anniversary of Khojaly Tragedy.
Provides for one-time increase of PFRS retiree annual pensions under $32,000.
Establishes new standard and procedure for forfeiture of elective public office for accepting illegal contributions; removes illegal contribution threshold for such forfeiture.
Approves NJ Building Authority project report concerning Security Command Center for the Public Health, Environmental and Agricultural Laboratories.
Provides State recognition of certain Indian tribes for certain limited purposes, establishes process for future recognition of tribes and revises membership and duties of New Jersey Commission on American Indian Affairs.
Changes date for mail-in ballots transmission from 40th to 45th day before an election, with certain exceptions; permits referendum on school levy cap and municipal levy cap to occur on same day. **
Prohibits elected public official from approving certain promotions or increases in compensation during period immediately prior to leaving office.
Makes changes to retirement benefits for members of the State-administered retirement systems and eliminates future COLAs.
Requires requestor to submit request for access to missing government record under certain circumstances.
Requires members of the Legislature to serve full time.
Reduces number of printed copies of each State report or publication required to be filed with State Library; provides for State Library liaison at each State office.
Permits collective bargaining on matters covered by civil service; requires civil service examinations to be offered on continual basis; creates title reduction task force; requires posting of layoff plans.
Condemns the New Year's Eve attack and other violence against the Coptic Orthodox Christians in Egypt.
Requires governmental affairs agents retained by government entities to file certain reports with ELEC; requires certain government entities retaining governmental affairs agents to file annual reports with ELEC.
Condemns the religious persecution of Coptic Christians in Egypt.
Restricts campaign contributions by certain individuals, businesses or other organizations that purchase or acquire property involved in eminent domain proceedings.
Requires SHBP to provide certain information to participating public employers.
Permits Internet wagering at Atlantic City casinos under certain circumstances.
Urges Congress to propose constitutional amendment to permit repeal of any federal law or regulation by two-thirds vote of state legislatures.
Prohibits persons who violated certain laws from registering as governmental affairs agents and from acting as representative before local government units.
Reduces compensation afforded members of Legislature and certain Executive Branch officers by 10 percent.
Requires information on pay checks to be provided on the Internet for State employees who elect direct deposit.
Authorizes transfer of certain assets of State's public broadcasting system to an entity eligible to operate a public broadcasting system. *
Supports participation of Republic of China (Taiwan) as observer in United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and in International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Modifies current law regarding regulation and restrictions on business entities who are public contractors and make campaign contributions to certain office holders, candidates and political organizations.
Requires certain State public employees and officers and members of Legislature to file financial disclosure statement with State Ethics commission or Joint Legislative Committee on Ethics.
Permits voter registration of certain persons at age 17 for voting at next election occurring on or after 18th Birthday.
Authorizes State contracting agencies, local contracting units, boards of education, public institutions of higher education, and other public entities to enter into guaranteed energy savings contracts.
Requires spousal consent to election of certain pension payout options under TPAF, JRS and PERS.
Requires legislators to serve full-time; establishes annual compensation.
Permits racetrack permitholders to provide for single parimutuel pool for each running or harness horse race.
Requires certain public officers and employees to reside in State. *
Requires a public body to record public meetings and post proceedings on its Internet website.
Prohibits individual from holding simultaneously more than one elective public office.
Requires State Treasurer, in consultation with State Comptroller, to promulgate rules and regulations concerning best practices for awarding independent State authority contracts.
Concerns furloughing of direct care nurses employed by certain State institutions.
Prohibits payment of public employee bonuses not directly contingent upon achieving certain performance goals.
Requires use of direct deposit and Internet for State, local government, and school district employee compensation and certain retirement payments and information.
Requires governmental affairs agents retained by government entities to file certain reports with ELEC; requires certain government entities retaining governmental affairs agents to file annual reports with ELEC.
Requires certain issue advocacy organizations to register with ELEC and disclose contribution and independent expenditure information.
Provides that modification of collective bargaining agreement concerning State holiday of Lincoln's Birthday in February 2011 and day after Thanksgiving in November 2010 is to be given effect.
Providing for AG representation of county prosecutors' offices and employees in certain civil actions and providing for State indemnification in certain cases.
Requires suspension of payments for unused sick or vacation leave payable to person indicted for criminal offense; requires forfeiture of such payment upon service deemed dishonorable or conviction for crime.
Requires government records to be made available on the Internet.
Amends Constitution to set minimum standards and procedures regarding certain contracts to privatize public services.
Requires State to pay expenses associated with nonpartisan municipal elections.
Commends New Jersey Civil War 150th Anniversary Committee for helping commemorate New Jersey's role in Civil War.
Provides procedure for suspension of county board of elections member charged with certain crimes.
Requires candidate to dispose of campaign funds within six months of electoral defeat or leaving office.
Provides mandatory forfeiture of PFRS retirement benefits for police officer convicted of any crime.
Clarifies that statutes shall be construed to apply prospectively, unless language provides for retroactive application.
Limits certain unused sick leave pay and vacation leave carry-forward for school and local employees; limits sick leave use by new public employees before retirement.
"Government Reality Check Act"; prohibits public employers from providing certain benefits to public employees; restricts gifts to public employees; restricts travel by public employees; imposes post-employment restriction on public contracting employees.
Requires requestor pick up government records within 10 business days of availability.
Increases membership of PFRS board of trustees.
Creates New Jersey Public Employee Benefits Board to administer retirement systems and health care benefit programs for public employees.
Implements Governor's "Tool Kit" proposals for public employee collective bargaining.
Encourages purchase of NJ solar panels and wind turbines for State projects and State-funded projects.
Raises membership of PFRS board of trustees from 11 to 13 members.
Prohibits display of political campaign signs on any public property or highway.
Makes part-time elected officials and commission and authority appointees ineligible for PERS, DCRP and health benefits; requires pension credit forfeiture if employed former personal services contractor falsely certifies position as full-time.
Requires SHBP to cover prostate cancer screening.
Allows State agency to pay subcontractor directly for work performed in certain situations.
Requires legislators to certify in writing, upon introduction of legislation, that no monetary benefit will be derived from it; requires certification be filed with the Legislative Ethics Commission.
Provides that members of Legislature employed in local government or public education must take approved leave of absence without pay from public employment for legislative duties.
Authorizes transfer of State's public broadcasting system to a nonprofit corporation or other entity eligible to operate a public broadcasting system; abolishes NJ Public Broadcasting Authority and Foundation for NJ Public Broadcasting.
Repeals the "Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote."
Provides that PFRS board of trustees may request physical exam of PFRS accidental disability retiree until age 55.
Implements Governor's "Tool Kit" proposals for public employer - public employee collective bargaining.
Clarifies deadline to request mail-in ballot application.
Establishes Office of Asset and Revenue Recovery within Office of Attorney General in DLPS.
Prohibits authorized bearer from mailing or transporting voted ballots to county board on behalf of more than 10 qualified voters in an election.
Gives Director subpoena powers in administration of Division of Pensions and Benefits.
Expands scope of review of Pension and Health Benefits Review Commission.
Authorizes State Treasurer to sell as surplus certain land and improvements thereon now part of East Jersey Prison to Woodbridge Township in Middlesex County.
Establishes deadlines for filing financial disclosure statements with State Ethics Commission.
Decreases certain public document copy fees; amount of fee dependent upon whether letter size page or legal size page. *
Directs Chief Technology Officer in the Office of Information Technology to study and report potential benefits of expanding the use of electronic transactions, including the use of electronic signature and electronic record by the State.
Bars certain employees of certain public agencies from participating in PERS; repeals law permitting PERS and TPAF members on leave who work for labor organization to purchase pension credit.
Calculates future service of active members at 1/60 of final compensation for TPAF and PERS pensions.
Repeals law allowing PERS member to retire with PERS pension and continue to receive salary for current PERS-covered elective office.
Eliminates certificated superintendent and administrator exceptions to TPAF retiree reenrollment requirement.
Calls for investigation into White House offers of government positions to U.S. Congressman Sestak and U.S. Senate Candidate Romanoff to abandon challenges to incumbents in U.S. Senate Democratic Party primaries in Pennsylvania and Colorado, respectively.
Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.
Reinstates State sick leave injury program for State employees who are members of PFRS or SPRS.
Establishes penalties for willful and intentional violation of certain campaign reporting requirements.
Condemns proposal to deny citizenship to certain children born in Arizona.
Provides one-time reduction of pension contribution of local public employer of employee who retires with pension reduced for dishonorable service in amount equivalent to certain previous contributions by that employer.
Prohibits public property from being named or renamed after person sooner than one year after person's death.
Provides for special session of Legislature to consider property tax relief and reform.
Requires spousal consent to election of certain pension payout options under TPAF, JRS and PERS.
Abolishes the Department of the Public Advocate and transfers certain functions, powers and duties.
Establishes "New Jersey Commission on Government Efficiency and Cost Control" to recommend measures for efficiency and cost reduction in State government.
Supports Israel's response to May 31, 2010 flotilla incident.
Consolidates functions of Office of the Inspector General and Office of the Medicaid Inspector General under Office of the State Comptroller.
Increases certain application fees for civil service examinations and requires review of fees every five years; establishes fee for certain appeals.
Limits State ABP contributions for higher education faculty whose salary exceeds statutory maximum salary of Executive Branch department heads.
Requires mail-in ballot postmarked before election day but received within seven days after closing of polls to be considered valid and counted.
Requires certain not-for-profit agencies comply with open public meetings act and open public records act.
Limits unused sick leave pay and vacation leave carry-forward for school and local employees; permits local unit to pay certain benefits over 10 years; limits sick leave use by public employee before retirement.
Establishes "State Property Leasing Study Commission."
Requires mail-in ballot postmarked before election day but received within seven days after closing of polls to be considered valid and counted.
Creates cigar night smoking ban exemption at racetracks and off-track wagering facilities.
Honors Mother Teresa and proclaims August 26, 2010 as Mother Teresa Day in the State of New Jersey.
Prohibits certain elected public office holders from simultaneously holding more than one elective office.
Requires public agencies to set printers and computers to default to most cost effective fonts for printing to conserve ink and paper.
Calls on Empire State Building Lighting Partners to honor Mother Teresa on August 26, 2010, the 100th anniversary of her birth.
Provides for equitable adjustment to certain contracts with DOT for construction and maintenance of highways, streets or roads. *
Requires certain issue advocacy organizations to disclose contributions and expenditure information.
Includes e-mail addresses in list of confidential items to be redacted from public records under OPRA
Reestablishes and revises public contract set-aside program.
Establishes pilot project to permit overseas and military voters to vote in certain elections using Internet; makes an appropriation.
Limits copy fees for OPRA requests.
Requires reduction in number of positions in State service; establishes procedure to control creation of new State positions and filling of vacancies.
Allows two elected members of pension commission of closed Hudson County Employees' Pension Fund to be active county employee or retired county employee.
Requires reduction in number of State vehicles over five fiscal years.
Provides for election of fire district commissioners and school board members at general election; eliminates school budget vote except for separate proposals to spend above cap, also to occur at general election.
Requires reduction in number of State vehicles over five fiscal years.
Removes provision requiring application of certain changes State-negotiated to all participating employers and employees in SHBP and SEHBP.
Allows certain organizations authorized to conduct bingo or raffles to use up to 40 percent of net proceeds for facility maintenance, operating expenses, or capital improvements.
Permits public employees to request payroll deductions for payment to multiple credit union accounts.
Authorizes State Treasurer to sell as surplus certain land and improvements thereon now part of East Jersey Prison to Woodbridge Township in Middlesex County.
Prohibits certain TPAF and PERS members from receiving service credit while on leave with labor organization.
Designates May each year as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Restricts campaign contributions by certain individuals, businesses or other organizations that purchase or acquire property involved in eminent domain proceedings.
Designates January 13th of each year as "Korean American Day."
Provides general election, primary, and school election sample ballots may be sent to registered voter by electronic mail if so requested.
Requires correspondence or notice by public entity contain citations of any appropriate statutes, ordinances, or resolutions.
Makes all members of Legislature ineligible to participate in SHBP.
Proposes constitutional amendment to change signature requirement for recall petition.
Requires cost analysis in certain cases when State department contracts out work.
Allows municipality to approve transfer from PERS to PFRS by certain firefighters.
Designates September 11 each year "September 11 Remembrance Day" in New Jersey.
Increases membership of State Police Retirement System Board of Trustees; requires membership to include two active and two retired members.
Changes signature requirement for recall petition and when recall may be initiated.
Provides certain individuals, businesses or other organizations performing public contracts are prohibited from making certain contributions.
Amends Constitution to limit number of years members of the Legislature and local elected public officials may serve.
Provides that public employee pension benefits are calculated on base salary exclusive of various forms of extra compensation.
Eliminates PERS membership for current and future part-time elected and appointed officials.
Makes elected officials with compensation less than $50,000 ineligible for health care benefits on the 61st day after enactment.
Prohibits elected officials and public employees from enrolling for health benefits with more than one public entity; provides civil action for treble expenses by public entity providing additional coverage.
Declares April 1, 2010 as Census Day in New Jersey.
Permits counties and municipalities to withdraw from civil service system by ordinance.
Requires display of State vehicle abuse hotline bumper stickers on all State vehicles.
Establishes one permanent seat on State Records Committee for Chief Technology Officer and one annually rotating seat for county clerk and municipal clerk.
Requires incarcerated persons be counted as residents of their previous address, not prison, for redistricting purposes.
Establishes Governor's authority over approval of minutes of certain regional commissions.
Prohibits dual elective office holding and holding of elective office and public office or position.
Makes various changes to "Uniform Recall Election Law."
Requires display of State vehicle abuse hotline bumper stickers on all State vehicles.
Designates September of each year as "Christian Heritage Month."
Requires posting on State and local government websites information concerning assignment and use of vehicles.
Designates March 2010 as Census Awareness Month; requires State offices to display census materials in common areas.
Freezes expenditures by public entities on salaries and benefits for period of three years and limits such expenditures thereafter.
Requires active public employees in SHBP and SEHBP to contribute minimum of 1.5% of base salary to share cost of their health care coverage.
Eliminates eligibility for membership in pension systems and for health care benefits for part-time public employees, appointees and elected officials.
Provides that regular work week of all newly-hired full-time State or local government employees will be 40 hours.
Designates April 10th each year as Sibling's Day.
Supplements General Assembly Rules concerning a "paperless" General Assembly.
Proposes constitutional amendment to prohibit person convicted of criminal offense, as defined by law, from holding elective public office.
Requires certain elected officials and appointed officers eligible for dual health benefits coverage to choose coverage by one public entity.
Eliminates legislative leadership committees.
Declares each 27th day of Nisan shall be observed in General Assembly as Yom Hashoah-Day of Remembrance.
Requires public bodies under Open Public Meetings Act to display U.S. flag and recite Pledge of Allegiance at beginning of meeting.
Prohibits candidate's relative from serving as candidate's campaign treasurer.
Requires that SHBP prescription drug plan use bulk purchasing.
Expresses strong opposition to U.S. Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission; calls upon Congress to propose amending U.S. Constitution.
Memorializes the President and Congress to pass and enforce immigration reform to protect the nation.
Makes public officers or employees convicted of certain crimes or found at fault in certain civil actions liable and subject to pension garnishment for public legal expenses and illegally obtained funds.
Strengthens public disclosure and monitoring requirements of "Open Public Meetings Act".
Prohibits filling of vacancy among candidates nominated at primaries after 48th and before 14th day before general election, except due to death; prohibits filling subsequent vacancies before elections.
Eliminates salary for part-time members of certain boards, commissions, and independent authorities.
Sets State's mileage reimbursement rate at IRS rate for business use of automobile.
Memorializes Congress to enact "Haitian Protection Act of 2009" granting temporary protected status to qualified Haitian nationals in United States.
Provides that receipt of public pension or retirement allowance will be suspended during reemployment with public employer; allows enrollment in DCRP based on such reemployment.
Revises law concerning meetings of public bodies to provide greater public access to meetings and to information about meetings.
Requires any individual seeking elective public office to disclose when filing petition of nomination whether he or she has been convicted of a criminal offense.
Requires Governor to make temporary appointment when vacancy occurs in U.S. Senate; requires appointee be member of same political party as person vacating office since beginning of that term; eliminates special election option.
Memorializes Congress to enact "Haitian Protection Act of 2009" granting temporary protected status to qualified Haitian nationals in United States.
Proposes constitutional amendment restricting use of funds realized from the transfer of State government and independent State authority capital assets only for capital projects and not for State government operating expenses.
Requires State to purchase certain vehicle tires and motor oils to minimize fuel usage.
Makes certain changes to open public records act; formally names open public records act "Martin O'Shea Open Public Records Act."
Designates four State songs.
Requires State agencies to review operations and to implement use of Internet to conduct public business when cost savings may be realized, with certain exceptions.
Requires second class counties with superintendent of elections to establish office of deputy superintendent; authorizes chair and vice-chair of county committee and county's two State committee members to select superintendent and deputy nominees; appropriates funds.
Makes certain changes to public access of government records.
Memorializes US Postal Service to issue commemorative stamp honoring Rosa Parks.
Prohibits for ten years after compliance with penalty or sentence imposed by court elected or appointed officials convicted of certain crimes from serving as governmental affairs agents.
Requires all campaign contributions to be reported to ELEC.
Directs DHS to declare surplus certain unused real property and provides for direct sale thereof.
Prohibits display of political party affilliation on mail-in ballot envelopes.
Designating February 6th of each year as Ronald Reagan Day in the State of New Jersey.
Requires State-administered retirement systems to make determination on accidental disability retirement applications within three months of receiving applicant's medical determination.
Provides that English shall be the official language of the State.
Makes certain changes to open public records act; formally names open public records act "Martin O'Shea Open Public Records Act."
Requires Secretary of State to set standards for certification of electronic voting machines; permits voting machine examiners to request certain information and consults with experts as necessary.
Changes prospectively definition of compensation used to calculate benefits in PERS and TPAF to average of five highest-paid years and in PFRS, SPRS, and JRS to average of three highest-paid years.
Requires OLS to make audiovisual recordings of legislative sessions available to public in electronic form.
Requires county prosecutors to investigate credible allegations of voter intimidation; requires Attorney General to direct investigation if county prosecutor fails to act.
Prohibits State officer or employee involved in awarding contract from holding employment with party awarded contract for two years after leaving State service.
Prohibits employees of certain organizations from enrolling in State-administered retirement system or health care plan of public employer; prohibits certain TPAF and PERS members from receiving service credit while on leave with labor organization.
Urges U.S. Postal Service to continue Freehold Borough post office.
Establishes "Government Functions and Services Study Commission," appropriates $95,000.
Increases TPAF cost of living adjustment from 60% to 100% of Consumer Price Index.
Requires disclosure of all campaign contributions received and expenditures made by school board candidates.
Requires that public employees who are married, partners in civil union couples, or with domestic partners receive health care benefits from only one public employer.
Establishes uniform lower contribution limits and requires greater disclosure of all campaign contributions received by candidates; repeals laws regulating campaign contributions by entities performing certain public contracts.
Terminates sick leave injury program for State employees injured after July 1, 2011 or upon expiration of current collective negotiation agreement.
Prohibits member of Legislature from seeking certain grants or loans through annual appropriations act or legislatively-controlled program.
Prohibits payment of public employee bonuses not directly contingent upon achieving certain performance goals.
Establishes temporary "Public Employee Pension Fund Investment Practices Study Commission."
Requires lobbyists that are nonprofit organizations to report annually to Election Law Enforcement Commission estimated number of members, contributors, and supporters.
Reinstates prohibition against representation of casino licensees and applicants by legal and other professional service entities associated with certain former public officers and employees.
Proposes constitutional amendment to reduce number of signatures required on petition to recall elected official.
Permits unused sick leave by public employee to be carried forward for one year only; requires unused administrative leave to be cancelled.
Provides that employees no longer must pay full cost of purchase of PERS, PFRS or TPAF credit for military service.
Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in companies with ties to terrorists.
Prohibits disqualification and replacement of cast absentee ballots because of withdrawal of candidate prior to election day.
Adds option of receipt of employee's contributions plus portion of employer contributions when vested PERS member leaves PERS-covered service.
Requires greater disclosure for campaign advertisements broadcast within certain time periods prior to an election.
Allows law enforcement officers in PERS to transfer to and enroll in PFRS; requires all law enforcement officers to be enrolled in PFRS.
Changes date by which mail-in ballots are transmitted to mail-in and overseas voters from the 40th to the 45th day before an election.
Increases enrollment threshold in PERS and TPAF to $10,000; requires assessment of adding annual minimum hour requirement to qualify for service credit.
Limits payment upon retirement to $10,000 to State and local public officers and employees for accumulated sick leave.
Requires premium sharing for health care benefits for elected officials and certain appointed officials.
Provides for mandatory forfeiture of retirement benefits of elected official convicted of crime involving office held.
Imposes new criteria of $18,000 compensation and 30 hours weekly for TPAF and PERS membership as well as for TPAF and PERS credit after break in service.
Claims sovereignty under Tenth Amendment to United States Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted by Constitution to federal government.
Proposes constitutional amendment to establish initiative process for limited purpose of overturning New Jersey Supreme Court decisions or statutes.
Recognizes 90th anniversary of Armenian Genocide.
Requires State Auditor to conduct performance review audit of SHBP at least every three years and to annually conduct limited audit to ensure that only eligible persons are receiving benefits.
Creates voter-verified paper record pilot program; removes requirement that voting machines produce voter-verified paper record by January 1, 2009.
Specifies term for chairmen of county boards of election; authorizes non-consecutive terms.
Allows only one PERS-covered position for PERS membership, contributions and service credit; provides for PERS designation of maximum compensation position among multiple positions held.
Provides State Comptroller with express authority to engage certified public accountants as independent contractors on contingency fee basis.
Requires certain bills and resolutions with at least 32 sponsors to be voted on third reading upon notice.
Urges Motor Vehicle Commission to suspend and modify provisions of Parsons' contract.
Prohibits certain employment or supervision of relatives of certain members of the Legislature.
Allows judgment for restitution of stolen public funds to be levied against convicted employee's retirement allowance or pension contributions.
Requires that ordinary disability retirement in certain State-administered retirement systems be granted only if member has qualified for federal Social Security Disability benefits.
Proposes amendment to State Constitution to provide for elected State Comptroller and eliminate Office of State Auditor.
Requires members of the Legislature to serve full time.
Proposes amendment to State Constitution to provide that legislation having effect of enhancing public employee benefit must identify funding source to defray cost of benefit enhancement.
Supports free and open elections in Iran and endorses Iranian reform movement.
Requires disclosure by legislator of public employment or public contract held by legislator or legislator's relative; requires disclosure by legislator of certain compensation received by certain business entities.
Repeals law allowing PFRS member to retire with PFRS pension and continue to receive salary for current PFRS-covered elective office.
Provides that PFRS definitions of widow, widower and spouse will include domestic partners of all PFRS members.
Provides 10% reduction in compensation for members of Legislature.
Designates "John Bull" as NJ State steam locomotive.
Allows persons on parole and probation to vote; provides registration assistance to persons on probation, parolees, and persons completing sentences.
Curbs contributions by certain public contractors and certain developers; curbs contributions by county and municipal political party committees.
Eliminates provision that permits current members of Legislature who hold more than one elective public office on February 1, 2008 to continue to do so if service is continuous.
Clarifies that certain ethical standards apply to Governor and Governor's staff.
Provides that schools may be used as polling places only under certain circumstances.
Prohibits contributions by certain entities doing business with State; limits amount of contributions by principals and officers of such entities.
Requires Joint Legislative Committee on Ethical Standards to maintain information on Internet; requires certain assistance to be provided to individuals filing complaints with the committee.
Permits members of State Police to receive travel and subsistence reimbursement exceeding $500 limit from certain sources other than State for out of State travel for educational purposes.
Requires all new State buildings to have solar or geothermal energy systems, where feasible.
Prohibits legislative aide who works, or worked, directly for legislator in district office from making political contribution greater than $30 per election to that legislator; prohibits receipt of such contribution.
Prohibits businesses that outsource jobs overseas from receiving State contracts or grants; prohibits investment of State funds in such businesses.
Increases PFRS benefits for active members when PFRS funded at 101%, for retirees over three fiscal years thereafter.
Prohibits delegation of investment discretion of Director of Division of Investment to outside managers.
Concerns debarment of contractors for conviction of certain computer-related crimes.
Requires complaint filed with Joint Legislative Committee on Ethical Standards to be in writing and signed and to contain certificate of acknowledgement; bars faxing of complaint to joint committee.
Requires State Treasurer to post information about State contracts for legal services on special website.
Requires ELEC to provide ethics training for governmental affairs agents.
Prohibits member of Legislature from performing certain no-bid contracts.
Prohibits persons convicted of certain crimes from serving on political party committees.
Limits political contributions by certain government contractors; revises disclosure standards applicable to State officials; expands disclosure for lobbyists; prohibits certain types of dual office holding.
Expands scope of review of Pension and Health Benefits Review Commission.
Provides that President of Municipal Clerks' Association of New Jersey shall serve as member of Government Records Council.
Requires members of NJ Legislature to file statement of financial affairs.
Permits use of overseas absentee ballots for all elections.
Revises and expands duties and responsibilities of State Auditor in performance of certain audits and reviews.
Designates "Hail to New Jersey" as State song.
Requires replacement of all electronic voting machines used in State by district-based optical scan voting systems by June 8, 2010; makes appropriation.
Prohibits use of State funds to lease or purchase certain motor vehicles.
Eliminates dual governmental pay to members of Legislature for legislative duties.
Designates "I'm From New Jersey" as the State song.
Prohibits former elected official from receiving for five years compensation from charitable or non-profit organization when official's candidate committee donated campaign contributions to organization.
Reduces compensation of members of Legislature by 15%.
Requires savings from recent changes in PERS and TPAF to ease unfunded liability of those systems.
Moves school, fire district and certain municipal elections to date of nonpartisan municipal elections.
Requires vacancies in US Senate be filled only by special election.
Requires issue advocacy organization using certain candidate information in advertisements to register with ELEC as political committee or continuing political committee.
Prohibits loans as political contributions by certain persons; prohibits certain inducements for political contributions; reduces permitted amount of outstanding loans in certain cases.
Eliminates PERS credit and health care benefits for appointees to State or local agency, board, commission, authority or instrumentality with annual compensation less than $20,000 and weekly hours fewer than 35.
Requires appointed board of education members and candidates for an elected board to reveal criminal convictions prior to assuming or running for office.
"Invest in New Jersey First' Act;" requires preference in awarding certain contracts for critical infrastructure projects.
Limits contributions to certain candidates and elected officials by certain public contractors; limits contributions by certain political party committees; repeals certain campaign contribution prohibitions.
Changes compensation trigger for reenrollment of PERS retiree from $15,000 in aggregate to $15,000 per public employer.
Requires State provide description of services to be provided if local unit must pay for services.
Provides that campaign contributions received from certain persons convicted of crimes will be forfeited and paid to ELEC for enforcement purposes.
Provides PFRS member in federal or State military service who is injured or killed with disability or death benefits.
Provides for voluntary waiver of compensation by members of Senate and General Assembly.
Provides employment credit for military service for Board of Education employees.
Establishes presumption of eligibility for accidental disability allowance for certain public employees who worked in certain locations following September 11, 2001 attack in New York City.
Presumes motor vehicle registrant wants to register to vote at time of registration, unless person specifically declines.
Requires financial disclosure by candidates for public office in county or municipality.
Allows person on police officer or firefighter eligible list who is unable to complete requirements for employment due to certain military service to have name placed on subsequent eligible list.
Requires State Auditor review of certain Department of Corrections privatization contracts.
Allows person calling certain State or local government entities to have option of speaking or leaving a recorded message with a human telephone operator during normal business hours.
Eliminates separate presidential primary election; provides delegates and alternates to national conventions of political parties will be elected at regular June primary election.
Eliminates requirement that candidate campaign treasurer reports be filed with county clerk for legislative, local and school board candidates.
Provides non-forfeitable right to post-retirement medical benefits provided by law to certain public employees with 25 years of service.
Clarifies and strengthens disclosure requirements for certain complimentary tickets received by candidates, officeholders, political party officials, political committees and continuing political committees.
Prohibits member of Legislature from representing any person or party other than the State in connection with any proceeding of municipal, county, or State government entity.
Requires all elected or appointed local government officers to receive ethics training.
Prohibits simultaneous holding of certain State, county and municipal elective offices; provides for transition period between offices.
Prohibits awarding of municipal professional services contracts to members of Legislature.
Allows PERS ordinary disability retiree to earn up to $3,000 in PERS-covered employment annually before cancellation of disability benefit and reenrollment in PERS.
Prohibits campaign contributions between county party committees; makes such contributions a third degree crime; increases to third degree crimes certain other campaign finance offenses.
Prohibits public financing of privately-owned, for-profit projects within the meadowlands complex.
Expedites payment of PFRS accidental death benefit.
Amends Health Enterprise Zone law to allow municipalities more discretion in granting property tax exemptions to medical offices.
Requires governmental affairs agents to disclose on notice of representation form compensation amount received from State or local government entities; requires notice to be posted on Internet site of Election Law Enforcement Commission.
Increases penalties for certain campaign advertising violations.
Prohibits placing primary election candidates into political party lines on primary ballot.
Establishes "New Jersey Commission on Government Efficiency and Cost Control" to recommend measures for efficiency and cost reduction in State government.
Provides that certain absentee ballots will be counted if received within ten days of election.
Clarifies applicability to primary elections of campaign contribution and expenditures reporting act.
Imposes penalties on certain State officers and employees for failure to file financial disclosure statements required by executive order or by code of ethics.
Limits amount of contribution to legal defense fund of holder of elective public office and requires reporting thereof to ELEC.
Limits contributions to certain candidates and elected officials by certain public contractors; limits contributions by certain political party committees; repeals certain campaign contribution prohibitions.
Prohibits certain political activity by governmental employees and by public employee unions.
Directs State public issuer of obligations to use competitive bidding process when investing proceeds from such obligations.
Prohibits adoption of certain rules and regulations by State agencies prior to July 1, 2009.
Allows public employers to offer retirees with other health care coverage incentive to waive SHBP coverage.
Requires certain appointed public officials to work 35 hours or more per week to be eligible for PERS and SHBP; requires termination of PERS and SHBP participation of certain appointed officials whose term of appointment expires.
Concerns access to government records by licensed private detectives under certain circumstances.
Creates nine-member New Jersey Legislative Elections Public Financing Study Commission.
Excludes from income for gross income tax and PAAD eligibility purposes victims' remuneration for involuntary internment received under judgments or settlement agreements.
Requires campaign contribution to be accompanied by certification that contributor has not been convicted of crime.
Eliminates maximum age requirement for appointment as police officer or paid firefighter.
Requires voter referendum and vote by affected governing bodies for approval of proposed consolidation plan.
Provides voter registration assistance to persons completing parole, probation, and criminal sentences.
Requires State compensation of property owners for certain property devalued due to certain environmental laws; and requires State agencies to evaluate proposed administrative rules for potential to constitute taking of real property.
Requires interpretive statements of State general obligation bond act public questions to include certain fiscal information.
Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in hedge funds and derivative contracts.
Authorizes the Legislative Counsel in the Office of Legislative Services to accept proper and sufficient service of process on behalf of the State Legislature when either or both Houses are named defendants in any legal proceeding.
Provides that executive reorganization plan cannot take effect unless approved by the Legislature within 60 days of transmittal.
Establishes certain minimum standards for State contracts paid on hourly basis.
Requires suspension of State officer or employee indicted for certain offenses that, upon conviction, require forfeiture of office or position.
Requires all elected officials and candidates and certain other public officials to file financial disclosure statement.
Requires reduction in number of State employees to FY2000 level; establishes procedure to control creation of new State positions and filling of vacancies.
Establishes certain ethical standards and financial control requirements for State authorities.
Revises "Administrative Procedure Act" concerning socio-economic impact statements for proposed rule-making.
Regulates assignment and use of State vehicles.
Clarifies deadline to request absentee ballot application.
Expands number of State officials required to reside in State.
Restricts certain former DEP employees from employment with a permit applicant for one year after termination of DEP employments.
Requires person eligible for health care benefits from more than one public entity to choose coverage from only one.
Increases from $15,000 to $30,000 annual compensation in PERS-covered employment retiree may earn without reenrollment.
Creates presumption regarding disability pension and workers compensation eligibility for public employees and emergency personnel participating in World Trade Center operations; requires Commissioner of Health and Senior Services to develop health registry and screenings.
Prohibits person from serving as officer of more than two political campaign committees.
Provides that any public or nonpublic building used as a polling place and involved in providing care to children must be closed on general election day.
Provides for public comment period at certain sessions of each house of the Legislature.
Requires Governor's annual budget message to include certain contract information.
Requires State Treasurer to organize and publish certain contract and grant data and information on State expenditure Internet website.
Limits payment to certain public employees for accumulated sick leave upon retirement; requires fine and reprimand or termination for violation of sick leave by public employee.
Increases membership of PFRS board of trustees from 11 to 13 members.
Limits contributions by certain public contractors; limits contributions by county and municipal political party committees.
Conforms voter identification procedures to requirements of Statewide voter registration system; permits use of provisional ballots for voters who move to different counties; revises certain penalty provisions.
Permits municipality, fire district or authority to approve transfer of certain firefighters from PERS to PFRS.
Permits voter registration up to 29 days before an election; reduces polling place hours by one hour in the morning.
Eliminates remarriage prohibition for PFRS death benefits; provides retirement allowance to certain survivors of PFRS members.
Allows TPAF retiree to be employed as certificated superintendent or administrator for limited time frame due to critical need without TPAF reenrollment.
Prohibits filling of vacancy among candidates if vacancy occurs after 48th and before 14th day before general election, with certain exceptions; prohibits filling subsequent vacancies before general election.
Prohibits use of campaign funds by candidate or legislative leader convicted of crime; requires that such funds be paid to ELEC for enforcement purposes.
Provides public servant is guilty of official misconduct if he knowingly obtains, arranges or provides "no-show" job for himself or another.
Permits public employees to waive enrollment in State-administered pension systems and elect enrollment in Defined Contribution Retirement Program.
Provides paid post-retirement medical benefits to certain retired veteran State employees.
Requires ballot question on approval of State bond issue to disclose total amount of debt of State or other entity, debt service on which is funded through annual State appropriation.
Expands duties of State Auditor to include performance audits at request of legislator; establishes Performance Audit Committee, consisting of eight public members, to help conduct performance audits.
Limits to $5,000 per election amount contributed to and by county committee of a political party.
Prohibits political contributions by county and municipal political party committees to other committees; increases certain penalties.
Bans campaign contributions and certain political communication by corporations and labor organizations.
Prohibits campaign contributions by certain individuals, businesses or other organizations performing public contracts.
Reduces compensation afforded members of Legislature by 20%.
Reduces from ten to three number of qualified voters in an election for whom a person can serve as an authorized messenger.
Limits State appointment or employment of members of Legislature for two years after completion of legislative service.
Makes certain State and local appointed public officials ineligible, retroactive to July 1, 2007, for PERS membership regardless of prior PERS membership.
Requires State Treasurer to follow usual procurement process prior to entering into cooperative purchasing agreements.
Requires school board member and local elective office candidates to file financial disclosure statements; requires criminal background disclosure for school officials and school board member candidates.
Requires newly hired State employees be New Jersey residents.
Provides that MIA-OON flag be displayed at certain public buildings annually for 30 days beginning September 11.
Provides local governments may limit political contributions by business entities performing or seeking to perform public contracts; limits contributions by county and municipal political party committees.
Applies certain conflicts of interest restrictions on legislators to county, municipal and local authority condemnation proceedings and project contracts funded directly or indirectly by State monies.
Requires voter registration forms be made available when applying for hunting, fishing, or trapping license.
Provides for priority consideration, by State, of permit applications by counties and municipalities with 10 or more shared services.
Provides for receipt for voter at primary or general election; allows receipt to be proof of eligibility to vote in subsequent election; provides State reimbursement.
Prohibits public employers from reimbursing tuition or awarding promotions or compensation based on degrees or certifications obtained from unaccredited institutions.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
Makes members of county boards of taxation ineligible for membership in State-administered retirement system or for health care benefits coverage under plan for public employees.
Prohibits candidates and elected public officials charged with crimes from using campaign contributions for their legal defense.
Changes date for election of fire district commissioners from third Saturday in February to day of general election.
Permits certain persons holding elective public office to remain eligible for enrollment in PERS.
Regulates receipt of things of value by members and employees of Legislature and officers and employees of Executive Branch.
Prohibits campaign contributions by certain individuals, businesses or other organizations that purchase or acquire property involved in eminent domain proceedings.
Prohibits certain relatives of legislators from being employed or assigned in certain positions.
Prohibits awarding of certain State grant funds to nonprofit organization which includes on its governing board the Governor or legislator.
Increases from $15,000 to $25,000 annual compensation PERS retiree may earn in PERS-covered employment without reenrollment.
Bars companies which hire illegal aliens from public contracts, grants, loans, or tax incentives for seven years.
Authorizes counties and municipalities to adopt regulations limiting political contributions by contractors.
Exempts municipal clerk from penalties for Open Public Records Act violations under certain circumstances.
Abolishes Department of the Public Advocate.
Establishes single personal financial disclosure form for local government officers, candidates for Governor and member of Legislature, members of Legislature and school officials; revises criminal law on gifts to public servants.
Prohibits member of Legislature from holding local appointive office or position; removes provision allowing current members holding more than one elective position as of February 1, 2008 to continue to do so if service continuous.
Invalidates any nominating petition filed after deadline therefor; voids any attempt by candidate to petition court to accept validity of petition filed after deadline.
Requires SHBP and School Employees' Health Benefits Program audit programs to review employee, retiree and dependent eligibility at least every five years.
Prohibits members of the Legislature from acting on certain bills in which they have personal interest; redefines personal interest.
Changes political party affiliation deadline from 50th to 21st day before primary; changes date after which absentee ballots must be available from 40th to 21st day before any election.
Establishes 18-month moratorium on promulgation of new administrative rules and issuance of new policy circular letters by State agencies.
Permits rehired public employees to purchase PERS credit for three years of layoff period.
Provides that civil service make-up examinations not include the same questions as the original examination.
Permits submission of online voter registration form through secure Department of State Internet site; authorizes use of digitized signature from New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission database for online voter registration form approval.
Prohibits public entities from engaging certain governmental affairs agents.
Requires Department of the Treasury to calculate State motor vehicle fleet miles per gallon average and to increase it over four years.
Provides employees and officers working fewer than 1,000 hours annually will be ineligible for TPAF or PERS membership and service credit but will be eligible for Defined Contribution Retirement Program.
Confers civil service status on police officers employed by UMDNJ, Rutgers University, and NJIT.
Prohibits convicted former elected or appointed public official from registering as governmental affairs agent.
Establishes new standard and procedure for forfeiture of elective public office for accepting illegal contributions; removes illegal contribution threshold for such forfeiture.
Establishes a "State Authorities Review Commission."
Requires public officers or employees convicted of certain crimes or found at fault in certain civil actions to reimburse public entities for legal expenses.
Prohibits contributions by administrator of Type II school district to candidates for member of district's school board; restricts employment by Type II school district of contributors to election campaign of member of district's school board.
Permits elected officials and legislators with simultaneous PERS-covered elected office or employment to choose only one position for receipt of PERS credit.
Requires SHBP to provide coverage for expenses incurred in screening for prostate cancer.
Abolishes Department of Personnel and New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission and makes certain transfers; abolishes various other statutory entities.
Requires filing of report comparing investment returns earned by private money managers and by State employees for public employee retirement funds and State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund.
Provides for use of alternative dispute resolution to settle disagreements between State agencies concerning public works projects.
Limits compensation and contracts of State and local government officers and employees.
Encourages purchase of NJ solar panels and wind turbines for State projects and State-funded projects.
Enhances PFRS accidental death pension benefit for survivors of member serving in nonsupervisory rank.