For Immediate Release:

The NJ FMBA is proud to announce a partnership with Fire Department Coffee, Inc. The NJ FMBA and its members are eligible to purchase Fire Dept Coffee at a discount for the month of October using promo code NJFMBA and will receive 15% off their purchase. In addition to the discount to our members, the Fire Department Coffee has pledged that 15% of every order purchased using our promo code will be donated back to the NJ FMBA Foundation to support the Mark A. Virag Memorial Cancer Fund. 

Along with providing a growing selection of incredible coffee — including its signature spirit-infused roasts — Fire Dept. Coffee also supports heroes in need through the Fire Dept. Coffee Foundation. Ten percent of net proceeds are donated to help provide essential resources and assistance to first responders who have been injured on the job, mentally or physically, or who are facing other serious health challenges. If you, someone you know, or an organization you’re familiar with are in need of support, you can apply for assistance from the Fire Dept. Coffee Foundation.

The Fire Dept. Coffee Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization supporting groups that help firefighters and first responders who are injured on the job, mentally or physically, or who are facing other serious health challenges.

Each month, their first responder and firefighter support foundation directs 10% of net proceeds from Fire Dept. Coffee, as well as other charitable gifts, to support one or more worthy organizations or individual heroes in need.

Fire Dept. Coffee is a veteran-owned business dedicated to providing great-tasting coffee to people everywhere. Every order is freshly roasted in Rockford, Illinois, by a dedicated team of firefighters, first responders, and coffee connoisseurs.

Inspired by the vital role that coffee plays in helping firefighters stay alert and energized through long shifts, Fire Dept. Coffee was founded in 2016. Founder and CEO Luke Schneider is a full-time firefighter/paramedic and a U.S. Navy veteran who teamed up with firefighter/paramedic Jason Patton who is also a full-time firefighter and VP for Fire Department Coffee.

Fire Department Coffee is run by active and retired firefighters, including our operations officer and chief coffee roaster.

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The 124th Annual NJ FMBA Convention ended this week and although it was a convention unlike any other for many obvious reasons, the NJ FMBA gave a final farewell to one of its fallen firefighters. Members of the NJ FMBA and family members and friends gathered under a tent in a socially distanced environment at Harrah's Resort on Tuesday evening to pay tribute to Passaic FF Israel Tolentino, who was lost in the line of duty earlier this year to COVID-19. 

Division of Pensions and Benefits, SHBP/SEHBP COVID-19 Response The Division of Pensions and Benefits, together with our vendor partners Aetna, Horizon BCBSNJ, and OptumRx, are taking action to ensure that State Health Benefits (SHBP) and School Employees Health Benefits (SEHBP) members have the support and resources they need during the COVID-19 situation, which remains dynamic and evolving. The Division of Pension and Benefits has advised the Third Party Administrator for the SHBP and SEHBP that, effective immediately, all cost sharing for emergency room (in or out of network hospitals), urgent care (in network), or provider office visits (in network) associated with medically necessary testing for COVID-19 are to be waived. The Third Party Administrator has been directed to inform contracted providers about the waiving of cost sharing. The Pharmacy Benefit Manager has been directed, effective immediately, to lessen restrictions on early refill for Rx on maintenance medications so that individuals have access to medically necessary medications without waiting until the end of prescription cycle.

Dear NJ FMBA Member,

In light of the recent events in our country, around the world and now in our own back yard with COVID-19 and the recent Pandemic as well as the STAY AT HOME Executive Order by Governor Murphy, the FMBA clinical team would like to extend all of our thoughts and prayers to you and your families. We realize that we are in unchartered waters and stressful times. The enemy we are fighting cannot be seen and we are taking extraordinary measures to protect our citizens, members and our families. During such times, there is a significant amount of fear and worry surrounding the Coronavirus or COVID-19. Primarily because of the unknown factors associated with this virus. High levels of anxiety are not uncommon during periods of uncertainty. It is essential that you control what you can and stay grounded in reality based on facts and real evidence not fear. Reassurance is an important antidote to fear and uncertainty. Knowing that we will get through these challenging times stronger than before is the true definition of Resilience.

The PFRS transfer from State control to the control of the stakeholders of the PFRS was completed on July 5th, 2019. Fittingly one day after our Nation celebrated our Independence from British rule. The days of the PFRS pension fund being raided are over, we can say with confidence that every decision made will be made for the betterment of the fund and the goal is to restore the health of a fund that was once 100% funded in the early 2000's.  

Chance Lykins • MBI GluckShaw

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New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association (2018-2019)

Bill: A117

Sponsors: DeAngelo (D14); Pinkin (D18)

Summary: Requires State to offer surplus State Police vehicles to certain volunteer fire and emergency service organizations.

Related: 2016:A2525; 2016:S1656; 2014:A2689; 2014:S1613; 2012:A1881; 2012:S921; 2010:A839; 2010:S1597; 2008:A1801; 2008:S1155; 2006:A1035; 2004:A2755

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: Send amendments if amended

Bill: A122

Sponsors: DeAngelo (D14); Holley (D20); Rooney (R40) +1

Summary: Establishes certain requirements for 9‑1‑1 public safety answering points and public safety dispatch points.

Related: 2018:S1173; 2016:A2533; 2016:S1245; 2014:A4159; 2014:S2985

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.

04/05/2018—Reported out of committee, referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.

Bill: A127

Sponsors: DeAngelo (D14); Pintor Marin (D29)

Summary: Provides PFRS member in federal or State military service who is injured or killed with disability or death benefits.

Related: 2016:A4203; 2016:S2602; 2014:A1352; 2014:S1800; 2012:A2404; 2012:S1292; 2010:A1222; 2010:S1688; 2008:A1294; 2008:S1750; 2006:A970; 2006:S1201; 2004:A635; 2004:S621; 2002:A3345; 2002:S2478

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Notes: Per Ed Donnelly - 10/3/16 - Support.

Bill: A135

Sponsors: DeAngelo (D14); Quijano (D20)

Summary: Establishes fire safety standards and protocols for certain light frame residential construction; requires placards identifying primary structural systems of buildings.

Related: 2018:S1261; 2016:A5196; 2016:S3490

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: Send amendments if amended

Bill: A144

Sponsors: Space (R24); Wirths (R24)

Summary: Eliminates seniority in Civil Service and other jurisdictions for reductions in force in certain circumstances.

Related: 2016:A110; 2014:A139; 2012:A888; 2012:S236; 2010:A2956; 2010:S2011

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: A148

Sponsors: Space (R24); Wirths (R24)

Summary: Replaces references to Civil Service Commission with chairperson of commission to clarify duties and responsibilities of chairperson.

Related: 2016:A114; 2014:A144; 2012:A2437; 2012:S237; 2010:A2957; 2010:S2154

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: A179

Sponsors: Handlin (R13)

Summary: 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.

Related: 2018:A748; 2016:A570; 2016:A4916; 2016:S2140; 2014:A174; 2014:S877; 2012:A128; 2012:S584; 2010:A557; 2010:S739; 2008:A3330; 2008:S680; 2006:A2887; 2004:S179; 2002:S1084; 2000:S1662

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: A235

Sponsors: Wirths (R24) +2

Summary: Suspends pension of any retired public employee who resumes public employment with compensation more than $15,000.

Related: 2016:A3215; 2016:S515; 2014:A114; 2014:S883; 2012:A860; 2012:S601; 2010:A4049; 2010:S2716

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: A276

Sponsors: Webber (R26); Rooney (R40) +1

Summary: Upgrades penalties for certain crimes committed during a state of emergency.

Related: 2016:A494; 2014:A306; 2014:S803; 2012:A3524; 2012:S2346

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: Send amendments if amended

Bill: A309

Sponsors: Webber (R26); Bucco (R25)

Summary: Requires certain local and State government entities to issue certain emergency and warning light permits.

Related: 2016:A3967; 2014:A2223

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A361

Sponsors: Jimenez (D32)

Summary: Provides that civil service make‑up examinations not include the same questions as the original examination.

Related: 2016:A816; 2014:A420; 2012:A459; 2010:A213; 2008:A322; 2006:A1381; 2004:A1203; 2002:A3374

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: Send amendments if amended

Bill: A364

Sponsors: Jimenez (D32)

Summary: Provides for reciprocity of certain out‑of‑State EMT certification.

Related: 2016:A819; 2016:S71; 2014:A423; 2014:S117; 2012:A463; 2012:S1641; 2010:A227; 2010:S1078; 2008:A3554; 2008:S2378

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: Send amendments if amended

Bill: A379

Sponsors: Jimenez (D32); Lagana (D38); Quijano (D20); Chaparro (D33)

Summary: Prohibits release of home addresses of certain public safety employees by governmental entities.

Related: 2018:S578; 2016:A835; 2016:S466; 2014:A3431; 2014:S2326

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.

Position: Seek Amendments

Notes: Should include firefighters, EMT, Dispatchers

Bill: A411

Sponsors: Mosquera (D4); Murphy (D7)

Summary: Permits certain fire police units to appoint fire police officers.

Related: 2018:S388; 2016:A1208; 2016:S2185; 2014:A3987; 2014:S2698

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: Send amendments if amended

Bill: A429

Sponsors: Mosquera (D4); Murphy (D7)

Summary: Prohibits water companies from assessing more than one charge per fire hydrant to fire departments, fire districts, or volunteer fire companies for use of fire hydrants.

Related: 2016:A4805

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A430

Sponsors: Mosquera (D4); Murphy (D7)

Summary: Requires certain water companies to provide representative of fire department, fire district, or volunteer fire company access to fire hydrants for water flow rate testing purposes.

Related: 2016:A4806

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: Send amendments if amended

Bill: A456

Sponsors: Schaer (D36)

Summary: Prioritizes investment of State administered pension funds in in‑state infrastructure project investments over comparable out‑of‑state infrastructure project investments.

Related: 2016:A1671; 2014:A4711

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Budget Committee.

Position: Support

Notes: Per Rich please monitor. He says we are more likely in favor but he would like more info.

Bill: A491

Sponsors: Prieto (D32); Jimenez (D32)

Summary: Enhances PFRS accidental death pension for surviving spouse by providing for minimum of $50,000 annually.

Related: 2016:A3587

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A492

Sponsors: Prieto (D32); Giblin (D34); Quijano (D20); Jimenez (D32) +3

Summary: Imposes temporary surcharge on hotel occupancies in certain cities to fund public safety services.

Related: 2016:A4556

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A507

Sponsors: DiMaio (R23)

Summary: Authorizes reimbursement for EMT training from EMT Training Fund for certain volunteer firefighters.

Related: 2018:S1673; 2016:A702; 2016:S1893; 2014:A549; 2014:S645; 2012:A528; 2012:S1637; 2010:A762; 2010:S74; 2008:A2369; 2008:A3342; 2008:S1049; 2006:A4095; 2006:S2726

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.

Notes: No need to track for FMBA - Per Carlos Mercada 09/07/16

Bill: A545

Sponsors: Mazzeo (D2); Conaway (D7); Vainieri Huttle (D37); Wimberly (D35); Mukherji (D33) +3

Summary: Clarifies that authorized persons and entities may administer a single dose of any opoid antidote, or multiple doses of any intranasal or intramuscular opioid antidote to overdose victims, with immunity under "Overdose Prevention Act."

Related: 2016:A4467; 2016:S3083

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee.

01/29/2018—Withdrawn from the files.

Position: Support

Bill: A594

Sponsors: Danielsen (D17); Mazzeo (D2); Lagana (D38); Pintor Marin (D29) +4

Summary: Immunizes from civil liability first responders who forcibly enter property to provide emergency assistance.

Related: 2016:A230; 2016:S91; 2014:A2706; 2014:S174; 2012:A2099; 2012:S1416

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.

02/01/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.

Position: Support

Bill: A595

Sponsors: Danielsen (D17); Johnson (D37)

Summary: Designated Kevin Apuzzio's Law; allows municipalities to provide increased survivor pensions for certain volunteer emergency workers and requires municipalities to provide health and life insurance coverage to volunteer firefighters.

Related: 2016:A2701; 2014:A1668; 2012:A2378; 2010:A979; 2008:A1893; 2008:A3590; 2006:A3610

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: Send amendments if amended

Bill: A599

Sponsors: Danielsen (D17)

Summary: Exempts experienced firefighters from certain requirements.

Related: 2016:A3217

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.

Position: Support

Notes: Support if posted - 1/30/18

Bill: A616

Sponsors: Wolfe (R10); Munoz (R21)

Summary: Upgrades penalty for certain aggravated assaults when victim suffers serious bodily injury.

Related: 2016:A940; 2014:A1192; 2012:A2957

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A634

Sponsors: Wolfe (R10)

Summary: Eliminates remarriage prohibition for PFRS death benefits; provides retirement allowance to certain survivors of PFRS members.

Related: 2018:S1263; 2016:A3204; 2016:S1774; 2014:A1174; 2014:S498; 2012:A373; 2012:S214; 2010:A1309; 2008:A1230; 2006:A1574; 2004:A3025

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A636

Sponsors: Wolfe (R10); Quijano (D20); Holley (D20) +4

Summary: Provides that PFRS definitions of widow, widower and spouse will include domestic partners of all PFRS members.

Related: 2016:A3206; 2014:A1178; 2012:A378; 2010:A1314; 2008:A1235; 2006:A2420; 2006:S1110

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A643

Sponsors: Wolfe (R10); McGuckin (R10) +1

Summary: Requires issuance of tourniquets to law enforcement officers; requires emergency service vehicles be equipped with tourniquets.

Related: 2016:A4551; 2016:S2960

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

Bill: A673

Sponsors: Jasey (D27); Caride (D36); Jimenez (D32)

Summary: Allows reemployment by school district of TPAF retiree as advisor of school sponsored club or program when compensation is under $10,000.

Related: 2016:A3857

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Notes: Do not track for FMBA per Carlos Mercado 09/07/16

Bill: A703

Sponsors: Gove (R9); Rumpf (R9)

Summary: Clarifies that non‑credit courses are eligible courses under the volunteer tuition credit program.

Related: 2016:A992; 2016:S1556; 2014:A741; 2014:S1062; 2012:A2472; 2012:S1544; 2010:A2451; 2010:S1057; 2008:A4354; 2008:S3131

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.

Notes: Do not track for FMBA per Carlos Mercado 09/07/16

Bill: A709

Sponsors: Gove (R9); Rumpf (R9); Kean, S (R30) +2

Summary: Allows certain volunteer firefighters, rescue and first aid squad members to claim $5,000 income tax deduction.

Related: 2018:S2651; 2016:A998; 2014:A2140; 2012:A664; 2010:A2326; 2008:A2192; 2006:A2198; 2006:A2508; 2006:S1168; 2006:S1597; 2004:A856; 2004:A923; 2004:S665; 2004:S1846; 2002:A244; 2002:A996; 2002:S718; 2002:S1834; 2000:A351; 2000:A711; 2000:S781; 1998:A384; 1998:A428; 1998:A2431; 1998:S608; 1996:A992; 1996:A1020; 1996:S585; 1994:A831; 1994:A2818; 1994:S2047; 1992:A620; 1992:S203; 1990:A3142; 1990:S2545

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: Send amendments if amended

Bill: A743

Sponsors: McGuckin (R10); Wolfe (R10)

Summary: Requires explosive gas detectors to be installed in certain residential properties.

Related: 2018:S918; 2016:A3202; 2016:S1894; 2014:A4318; 2014:S2833

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A748

Sponsors: McGuckin (R10); Wolfe (R10); Peterson (R23)

Summary: 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.

Related: 2018:A179; 2016:A570; 2016:A4916; 2016:S2140; 2014:A174; 2014:S877; 2012:A128; 2012:S584; 2010:A557; 2010:S739; 2008:A3330; 2008:S680; 2006:A2887; 2004:S179; 2002:S1084; 2000:S1662

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Oppose

Notes: Oppose - Per Chance Lykins - 1/30/18

Bill: A764 AcaScaSca (3R)

Sponsors: Caputo (D28); Tucker (D28); Quijano (D20); Vainieri Huttle (D37); Sumter (D35); McKnight (D31); Conaway (D7); Houghtaling (D11); Rice (D28); Ruiz (D29); Bucco (R25) +28

Summary: "Alyssa's Law"; requires public school buildings to be equipped with panic alarm linked to local law enforcement.

Related: 2018:S365; 2016:A191; 2016:S2313; 2014:A373; 2014:S2091; 2012:A3691; 2012:S3098

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Education Committee.

03/12/2018—Reported out of committee with committee amendments, referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.

04/05/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.

04/12/2018—Passed in Assembly 66‑6‑1. Received in Senate and referred to Senate Education Committee.

05/14/2018—Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

06/11/2018—Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate.

06/21/2018—Substituted for S‑365 (2R). Passed in Senate 38‑1. Received in Assembly, 2nd reading in Assembly to concur with Senate amendments.

06/25/2018—Passed in Assembly and sent to Governor 76‑0‑0.

Position: Support

Bill: A830

Sponsors: Land (D1); Andrzejczak (D1)

Summary: Provides family leave insurance for certain first responders.

Related: 2018:S1623; 2016:A3173; 2016:S1528; 2014:A2944; 2014:S1326; 2012:A3723; 2012:S2443

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A851

Sponsors: Munoz (R21)

Summary: Sets level for health care benefits; requires employee contributions; prohibits reimbursement of Medicare Part B; adds member to SHBP/SEHBP plan design committees; requires retirees to purchase health care through exchanges.

Related: 2016:A3905; 2016:S2554

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: A871

Sponsors: Munoz (R21)

Summary: Creates Public Employee Pension and Health Care Benefits Reform Task Force.

Related: 2018:S221; 2016:A3906; 2016:S2555

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: A912

Sponsors: DeCroce (R26); Bucco (R25)

Summary: Provides personal exemption under gross income tax for certain members of volunteer fire departments and first aid squads.

Related: 2018:S2195; 2016:A5235

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: Send amendments if amended

Bill: A940

Sponsors: Rumpf (R9); Gove (R9) +2

Summary: Excludes certain illegal aliens from workers' compensation and temporary disability benefits.

Related: 2018:S304; 2016:A1143; 2016:S254; 2014:A747; 2014:S191; 2012:A641; 2012:S181; 2010:A292; 2010:S109; 2008:A290; 2008:S81; 2008:S1755; 2006:A654; 2006:S1134; 2004:A920; 2004:S130; 2002:A993; 2002:S882; 2000:A706; 1998:A421; 1998:S553; 1996:A1013; 1996:S212; 1994:A2310; 1994:S1565

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Notes: Do not track for FMBA per Carlos Mercado 09/07/16

Bill: A982

Sponsors: Rooney (R40)

Summary: Establishes certain exceptions for emergency personnel operating personal watercraft while providing rescue services.

Related: 2018:S188; 2016:A1090; 2014:A929; 2012:A3295

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: A998

Sponsors: Rooney (R40)

Summary: Requires ambulatory care facilities to provide patients with list of fees charged and itemized bill upon request, with opportunity to appeal charges.

Related: 2016:A4816

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee.

Notes: Remove per Carlos 1/30/18

Bill: A1086

Sponsors: Peterson (R23); DiMaio (R23)

Summary: Permits use of LED lights in emergency warning lights.

Related: 2018:S1669; 2016:A4483; 2016:S2980

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: Send amendments if amended

Bill: A1197

Sponsors: Barclay (D5); Benson (D14); Mazzeo (D2) +1

Summary: Authorizes State and local law enforcement entities to contract for bulk purchasing of heroin antidote.

Related: 2018:S1192; 2016:A4025; 2016:S2671

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

Bill: A1250

Sponsors: Tucker (D28); Caputo (D28) +2

Summary: Broadens municipal arson investigators' powers.

Related: 2016:A141; 2014:A379; 2014:S439; 2012:A1374; 2012:S883; 2010:A4038

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: A1362

Sponsors: Kennedy (D22)

Summary: Prohibits manufacture and sale of children's products and upholstered furniture made with certain flame retardant chemicals.

Related: 2016:A3885

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs.

Position: Monitor

Bill: A1377

Sponsors: Bucco (R25); Space (R24); DeCroce (R26) +1

Summary: 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.

Related: 2018:S2109; 2016:A1216; 2016:S1499; 2014:A159; 2012:A895; 2010:A4192

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: A1397

Sponsors: Bucco (R25); Webber (R26)

Summary: Requires fire districts, school districts, and county governments to share in burden of property assessment appeal refunds.

Related: 2018:S145; 2016:A3103; 2016:S78; 2014:A2319; 2014:S1089; 2012:A1503; 2012:S1896; 2010:A3412; 2010:S2904

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: A1398

Sponsors: Bucco (R25)

Summary: Provides for life imprisonment without parole for killing an emergency responder.

Related: 2018:S87; 2016:A3230; 2016:S1907; 2014:A1801; 2012:A3751

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Support - Conditional

Bill: A1424

Sponsors: McKnight (D31)

Summary: Establishes procedures for intake and record keeping of certain 9‑1‑1 calls.

Related: 2016:A4595

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: Send amendments if amended

Bill: A1440

Sponsors: Benson (D14); DeAngelo (D14); Jasey (D27); Sumter (D35) +12

Summary: Requires certain energy tax receipts to be paid directly to municipalities.

Related: 2018:S1881; 2016:A391; 2016:S2658; 2014:A1021; 2014:S268; 2012:A2753; 2012:S1923

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A1463

Sponsors: Benson (D14)

Summary: Sets forth certain standards to be followed by law enforcement agencies and fire departments when utilizing drones.

Related: 2018:S577; 2016:A3389; 2016:S465; 2014:A1039; 2014:S2310; 2012:A4073; 2012:S2702

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: A1471

Sponsors: Chaparro (D33)

Summary: Directs public utilities and pipeline operators to reimburse municipalities for certain emergency services.

Related: 2018:S668; 2016:A250; 2016:S1135; 2014:A1161; 2014:S1500; 2012:A4266; 2012:S2938

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A1483

Sponsors: Burzichelli (D3)

Summary: 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.

Related: 2016:A1767; 2014:A1891; 2014:S76; 2012:A3074; 2012:S1913

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: A1487

Sponsors: Burzichelli (D3); Mosquera (D4); Pinkin (D18); Lagana (D38); Quijano (D20) +2

Summary: Permits inclusion of volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders within municipal eligible employee group for purposes of the small employer health benefits plan statutes.

Related: 2018:S2371; 2016:A1772; 2016:S1178; 2014:A2202; 2014:S1572; 2012:A3466; 2012:S2330

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: A1523

Sponsors: Zwicker (D16); Pinkin (D18); Vainieri Huttle (D37); Benson (D14); Quijano (D20) +1

Summary: Establishes central registry of residents with special needs for use during emergencies.

Related: 2016:A3784; 2016:S2436

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A1548

Sponsors: Carroll (R25)

Summary: Concerns public employee union elections for recertification of majority representative.

Related: 2016:A3692

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: A1605

Sponsors: Conaway (D7); Mukherji (D33)

Summary: Requires professionals certifying death to perform any testing and related actions necessary for survivors to claim State and federal benefits.

Related: 2016:A3805; 2016:A5325; 2016:S2320

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: Send amendments if amended

Bill: A1625

Sponsors: Schepisi (R39); Moriarty (D4); DiMaio (R23) +2

Summary: 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.

Related: 2016:A532; 2014:A3559; 2014:S2318

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Oppose

Priority: High

Bill: A1627 Sa (1R)

Sponsors: Schepisi (R39); Bucco (R25); Auth (R39); Danielsen (D17); DiMaio (R23); Sarlo (D36); Kean (R21) +18

Summary: Provides that PERS or PFRS member who continues to be volunteer firefighter or emergency services worker after retirement with employer from whom member retires has bona fide severance for compliance with State and federal law.

Related: 2018:A3611; 2018:S1873; 2016:A536; 2016:S2107; 2014:A4399

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

02/08/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.

04/12/2018—Passed in Assembly 72‑0‑0. Received in Senate and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

05/14/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.

06/21/2018—Amended on Senate floor, 2nd reading in Senate 31‑0 (Sarlo).

06/25/2018—Substituted for S‑1873 (1R). Passed in Senate 38‑0. Received in Assembly, 2nd reading in Assembly to concur with Senate amendments. Passed in Assembly and sent to Governor 75‑0‑0.

Position: Support - Conditional

Notes: Oppose - Seek amendments - Per Chance Lykins - 1/30/18

Bill: A1661

Sponsors: Pintor Marin (D29)

Summary: Allows for sharing of family leave benefits between covered individuals under certain circumstances.

Related: 2018:S1789; 2016:A3912; 2016:S2426

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A1675 Aca (1R)

Sponsors: Dancer (R12); Conaway (D7); Caride (D36); Space (R24); Beach (D6); Smith (D17) +2

Summary: Authorizes prescribed burning in certain circumstances.

Related: 2018:S2140; 2016:A1696; 2016:S2000; 2014:A1275; 2014:A2432; 2014:S2112; 2012:A329; 2012:S368; 2010:A3935; 2010:S2169

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.

02/01/2018—Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.

03/26/2018—Passed in Assembly 75‑0‑0.

04/05/2018—Received in Senate and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

05/10/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

06/18/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.

06/25/2018—Substituted for S‑2140. Passed in Senate and sent to Governor 38‑0.

Position: Monitor

Bill: A1741

Sponsors: Quijano (D20); Benson (D14); Lagana (D38)

Summary: "Thomas P. Canzanella Twenty First Century First Responders Protection Act"; concerns workers' compensation for public safety workers.

Related: 2018:S716; 2016:A3087; 2016:S2407; 2014:A1347; 2014:S264; 2012:A1196; 2012:S1778; 2010:A1250; 2010:S1624; 2008:A1330; 2008:S569; 2006:A4622; 2006:S2996

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A1745

Sponsors: Quijano (D20); Mazzeo (D2) +1

Summary: Requires certain local authorities to inspect, maintain, and repair fire hydrants in planned real estate developments.

Related: 2018:S2774; 2016:A4123; 2016:S2522

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A1752

Sponsors: Quijano (D20); Vainieri Huttle (D37)

Summary: Exempts from sales and use taxation purchase of fire sprinkler systems installed in residential new construction.

Related: 2016:A4564; 2016:S3022

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee.

03/28/2018—Sales and Use Tax Review Commission reviewed and recommended to not enact.

Position: Support

Bill: A1758

Sponsors: Quijano (D20); McKnight (D31)

Summary: Directs Division of Fire Safety in Department of Community Affairs to survey fire suppression systems in public and nonpublic school buildings.

Related: 2016:A5074; 2016:S3416

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Education Committee.

Bill: A1780

Sponsors: Clifton (R12)

Summary: Prohibits annual bonuses for perfect attendance and the non‑use of sick leave.

Related: 2016:A3189; 2014:A1620; 2012:A1942; 2010:A2024

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: A1806

Sponsors: Eustace (D38); Houghtaling (D11); Pinkin (D18); Mazzeo (D2) +1

Summary: Increases flexibility, clarity, and available tools of optional municipal consolidation process.

Related: 2018:S614; 2016:A2921; 2016:S690; 2014:A1739; 2014:S316; 2012:A4099; 2012:S2679

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: A1827 AcsAca (ACS/1R)

Sponsors: Lampitt (D6); Mukherji (D33); Green (D22); Wimberly (D35); Sumter (D35); Moriarty (D4); Weinberg (D37); Greenstein (D14) +19

Summary: Concerns earned sick leave to employees.

Related: 2018:S2171; 2016:A1446; 2016:S799; 2014:A2354; 2014:S785; 2012:A4125; 2012:S2866

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

03/12/2018—Reported out of committee with committee substitute, referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.

03/22/2018—Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.

03/26/2018—Motion to amend on Assembly floor (Auth). Motion to table bill 49‑26‑0 (Greenwald). Passed in Assembly 50‑24‑1.

04/05/2018—Received in Senate and referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.

04/12/2018—Substituted for S‑2171 (SCS). Passed in Senate and sent to Governor 24‑12.

05/02/2018—Signed by the Governor P.L.2018, c.10.

Position: Monitor

Bill: A1839

Sponsors: Lampitt (D6); Moriarty (D4) +1

Summary: Encourages local unit sharing of services; makes appropriations.

Related: 2018:A2929; 2018:S1; 2016:A2490; 2016:A3294; 2016:S1; 2014:A1838; 2014:S1; 2012:A1171; 2012:S2; 2010:A3918; 2010:S2794

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: A1851 Aca (1R)

Sponsors: Lampitt (D6); Coughlin (D19); Schepisi (R39)

Summary: Limits certain payments for unused sick leave earned after effective date by public officers or employees; limits vacation leave carry‑forward and requires suspension and forfeiture of certain supplemental compensation.

Related: 2018:S2578; 2016:A2850; 2014:A1842; 2012:A1179; 2010:A4345

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

05/24/2018—Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.

Bill: A2039 Aca (1R)

Sponsors: Coughlin (D19); Schaer (D36); Lampitt (D6); Vitale (D19) +20

Summary: "Out‑of‑network Consumer Protection, Transparency, Cost Containment and Accountability Act."

Related: 2018:S485; 2016:A1952; 2016:S277; 2016:S1285; 2014:A4444; 2014:S20

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee.

03/05/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.

04/05/2018—Recommitted to Assembly Appropriations Committee. Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.

04/12/2018—Passed in Assembly 48‑21‑3. Received in Senate w/o committee reference, 2nd reading in Senate. Substituted for S‑485 (1R). Motion for Senate floor substitute (Cardinale). Motion to table bill 21‑14 (Ruiz). Passed in Senate and sent to Governor 21‑13.

06/01/2018—Signed by the Governor P.L.2018, c.32.

Position: Monitor

Bill: A2053

Sponsors: Howarth (R8)

Summary: Increases penalties for unauthorized display or use of emergency warning lights.

Related: 2018:S451; 2016:A1675; 2016:S2665; 2014:A2077; 2012:A1302; 2010:A3847; 2010:S2726

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: Send amendments if amended

Bill: A2066

Sponsors: Howarth (R8)

Summary: Requires public utilities to provide priority service to public schools, private schools, and public safety agencies.

Related: 2018:S445; 2016:A1688; 2016:S1926; 2014:A3968; 2014:S2594

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A2067

Sponsors: Howarth (R8); Benson (D14); Danielsen (D17)

Summary: Establishes special license plate for family members of fallen police officers and firefighters.

Related: 2016:A4136

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.

03/12/2018—Reported out of committee, referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A2162

Sponsors: Wimberly (D35); Sumter (D35); Bucco (R25); Quijano (D20) +10

Summary: 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.

Related: 2018:S2450; 2016:A1873; 2016:S822; 2014:A4177; 2014:S657; 2012:S646; 2010:A873; 2008:A1208; 2006:A1798; 2004:A1573; 2002:A2914; 2002:S2064

History: 01/29/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.

02/12/2018—Reported out of committee, referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.

05/17/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.

05/24/2018—Passed in Assembly 74‑0‑0.

05/31/2018—Received in Senate and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

Position: Seek Amendments

Notes: CONCERNS from Eddie - 02/10/18

1. It is limited to Civil Service jurisdictions only. Shouldn’t it include all jurisdictions?
2. It does not require enrollment in the PFRS, if appointed. Thus, an appointee may be subject to enrollment in the PERS. There should be a corresponding amendment to the Pensions statute to require PFRS enrollment.
3. It is possible that as a result of the legislation, a member may be appointed over the age of 40 and will not reach 25 years of service in the pension system before the mandatory retirement age of 65. To address this, consideration should be made to (a) for these individuals, extend the mandatory retirement age to 65 or upon reaching 25 years in the retirement system, whichever is later; or (b) require that anyone who is placed on a subsequent eligible list and appointed from that list, purchase sufficient military time or other time if applicable, so that they may reach 25 years of service prior to the mandatory retirement age of 65.

Bill: A2203

Sponsors: Webber (R26)

Summary: Exempts expansion or reconstruction, within 125 percent of existing footprint, of municipal and county buildings and certain emergency services buildings from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Related: 2018:S894; 2016:A4222; 2016:S2572

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.

Notes: Per John Hund - 9/28/16 - Monitor

Bill: A2205

Sponsors: Webber (R26)

Summary: Exempts construction, expansion, or renovation of building or structure owned and used by municipality or volunteer fire department from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Related: 2018:S405; 2016:A4128; 2016:S2440

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.

Bill: A2281

Sponsors: Dancer (R12)

Summary: Expands crime of bias intimidation to include law enforcement officers and emergency services personnel.

Related: 2016:A4101; 2016:S2478

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

Bill: A2298

Sponsors: Peterson (R23)

Summary: Exempts volunteer fire companies from charitable registration fees.

Related: 2018:S1671; 2016:A1520; 2016:S1421; 2014:A507; 2014:S1288; 2012:A141; 2012:S266; 2010:A601; 2010:S65; 2008:A660; 2008:S1050; 2006:A1412; 2006:S1045; 2004:A550; 2004:S1473; 2002:A2593; 2002:S1435

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs.

Position: Monitor

Bill: A2327

Sponsors: Munoz (R21)

Summary: Concerns payment of leave time to employee in year of employee's retirement.

Related: 2016:A688; 2014:A4487

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: A2341

Sponsors: Munoz (R21)

Summary: Requires person eligible for health care benefits from more than one public entity to choose coverage from only one.

Related: 2016:A253; 2014:A2078; 2012:A1763; 2012:S679; 2010:A1175; 2010:S402; 2008:A3076; 2008:S2087

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: A2357

Sponsors: Peterson (R23)

Summary: Allows PFRS death benefits to be paid to supplemental needs trust for unmarried disabled child.

Related: 2016:A4842

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Bill: A2371

Sponsors: Vainieri Huttle (D37); Holley (D20)

Summary: Requires at least 10 percent of "9‑1‑1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund Account" funds be allocated to public safety answering point technology upgrades and maintenance.

Related: 2018:S2659; 2016:A4210

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.

04/05/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.

Bill: A2373

Sponsors: Vainieri Huttle (D37); Pinkin (D18)

Summary: Creates New Jersey Crude Oil by Rail Safety Task Force.

Related: 2018:S623; 2016:A4031; 2016:S2803

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: If this bill gets signed into law we will want a NJFMBA member on the task force

Bill: A2416

Sponsors: Quijano (D20)

Summary: Upgrades crime of false public alarm when act done knowing it will result in law enforcement response against certain persons.

Related: 2016:A869; 2014:A4470

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: A2480

Sponsors: Benson (D14); Webber (R26); Thomson (R30)

Summary: Requires appropriate insurance company to provide coverage to Good Samaritan injured at scene of accident.

Related: 2016:A2343; 2016:S2661; 2014:A2403; 2014:S142; 2012:A3771; 2012:S2314

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A2502

Sponsors: Munoz (R21)

Summary: Requires evaluation of appropriateness of light frame construction for multiple dwellings and imposes moratorium on light frame construction until determination and recommendations are adopted.

Related: 2016:A1611; 2014:A4195; 2014:S2772

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A2506

Sponsors: Pinkin (D18); Chiaravalloti (D31); Peterson (R23) +14

Summary: Revises requirements and training standards for first responders under New Jersey Highway Traffic Safety Act of 1987.

Related: 2018:S796; 2016:A543; 2016:S371; 2014:A3564; 2014:S2299

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Oppose

Priority: High

Bill: A2556

Sponsors: DeAngelo (D14)

Summary: Provides civil service preference to military service members who did not serve in theater of operation but received campaign or expedition medal.

Related: 2018:S1956; 2016:A221; 2016:S1583; 2014:A3848; 2014:S2475

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A2572

Sponsors: Dancer (R12)

Summary: Provides public employee in State‑administered retirement system who continues preexisting volunteer relationship with employer from whom employee retires has bona fide severance from employment for compliance with NJ and federal regulations.

Related: 2016:A3223; 2016:S2446; 2014:A4648; 2014:S3310

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: A2573

Sponsors: Dancer (R12)

Summary: Provides that healthcare benefits plan, fully or partly paid by public employer, cannot cover public employee's spouse who is subject of divorce from bed and board.

Related: 2016:A3222; 2014:A2635; 2012:A3763

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: A2576

Sponsors: Dancer (R12)

Summary: Provides exceptions to garnish exemption against benefits from State‑administered pension systems for certain financial claims under State law.

Related: 2016:A3241; 2016:S1418; 2014:A2634; 2014:S1949; 2012:A4004; 2012:S2650

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: A2630

Sponsors: Dancer (R12)

Summary: Prohibits multiple coverage for public employer health care benefits as employee, dependent, or retiree.

Related: 2016:A3392; 2014:A2633; 2012:A3526

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: A2684

Sponsors: Dancer (R12)

Summary: Requires "miscellaneous revenues" in municipal budget expected to be realized from municipal court to be listed under "Fines and Costs" line item.

Related: 2016:A4455

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Bill: A2707

Sponsors: McKeon (D27)

Summary: Allows local government deferred compensation plans to invest in collective investment trusts.

Related: 2016:A2823; 2014:A3089

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: A2753

Sponsors: Dancer (R12)

Summary: Upgrades penalties for theft of certain law enforcement and emergency vehicles.

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

Bill: A2848

Sponsors: Dancer (R12)

Summary: Increases penalties for crime of false public alarm when false alarm impacts school operations; adds response costs incurred by school to total costs imposed upon responsible person under certain circumstances.

Related: 2016:A3132; 2014:A3769

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A2902

Sponsors: McKeon (D27)

Summary: Requires local law enforcement officer or firefighter prescribed anabolic steroids or human growth hormone to report to designated physician for evaluation of fitness for duty.

Related: 2016:A2384; 2014:A2530; 2012:A2282; 2010:A3737; 2010:S2673

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: A2919

Sponsors: McKeon (D27)

Summary: Establishes uniform standard for identifying and accessing fire hydrants.

Related: 2016:A2415; 2014:A4899

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: Speak with McKeon

Bill: A2922

Sponsors: McKeon (D27)

Summary: Permits municipal, county, and regional police and fire forces to establish five‑year residency requirement for police officers and firefighters; allows exceptions to requirement under certain circumstances.

Related: 2018:S1917; 2016:A2845; 2014:A4265; 2014:S2783

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: A2929

Sponsors: McKeon (D27); Downey (D11); Houghtaling (D11); Moriarty (D4) +3

Summary: Encourages sharing of services; makes appropriations.

Related: 2018:A1839; 2018:S1; 2016:A2490; 2016:A3294; 2016:S1; 2014:A1838; 2014:S1; 2012:A1171; 2012:S2; 2010:A3918; 2010:S2794

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: A2975

Sponsors: Bucco (R25); DeCroce (R26)

Summary: Requires impact statement for any proposed regulation affecting volunteer ambulance squads and fire companies.

Related: 2018:S2028; 2016:A3533; 2016:S1114; 2014:A391; 2014:S1559; 2012:A1030; 2010:A381; 2010:A792; 2010:S3076; 2008:A2404; 2008:A2916; 2008:S284; 2006:A199; 2006:A1951; 2006:S669; 2004:A243; 2004:A2355; 2004:S1909; 2002:A1843; 2002:S123; 2000:A2218; 2000:A3351; 2000:S1482; 2000:S2417

History: 02/08/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.

Notes: Do not track for FMBA per Carlos Mercado 09/07/16

Comments: Was once tracked for CHCC but Doug Struyk told us to remove it 02/26/16

NJFMBA - Remove from tracking list - 2/28/18

Bill: A2987 Aca (1R)

Sponsors: Bucco (R25); Murphy (D7); Caputo (D28)

Summary: Increases membership of fire safety commission in DCA.

Related: 2018:S1799; 2016:A5076; 2016:S3458

History: 02/08/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.

05/10/2018—Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.

Bill: A3017

Sponsors: McGuckin (R10)

Summary: Requires fire suppression systems in all elementary and secondary schools 12,000 square feet or larger.

Related: 2018:S1255; 2016:A2878; 2016:S1011; 2014:A3307; 2014:S2094

History: 02/08/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Education Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A3018

Sponsors: McGuckin (R10)

Summary: Authorizes court to impose rescue operation costs of public entity under certain circumstances.

Related: 2018:S1167; 2016:A2420; 2016:S231; 2014:A4317; 2014:S2829

History: 02/08/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A3111

Sponsors: Benson (D14)

Summary: Requires new one‑ and two‑family residences to be equipped with fire extinguishers.

Related: 2016:A5283

History: 02/08/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee.

Bill: A3192

Sponsors: Andrzejczak (D1); Land (D1)

Summary: Excluding from gross income taxation certain pension payments received by police officers and firefighters.

Related: 2016:A4465

History: 02/08/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.

Bill: A3201

Sponsors: Andrzejczak (D1); Land (D1)

Summary: Establishes a gross income tax credit for certain firefighter training graduates.

Related: 2018:S1370; 2016:A778; 2016:S2191; 2014:A4147

History: 02/08/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: A3213

Sponsors: Andrzejczak (D1); Land (D1)

Summary: Concerns reimbursement for epinephrine, naloxone, and continuous positive airway pressure administered as an ambulance service.

Related: 2016:A4596; 2016:S3003

History: 02/08/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee.

Bill: A3252

Sponsors: Taliaferro (D3)

Summary: Provides for investment of State pension fund assets in certain debt obligations issued by New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority and New Jersey Infrastructure Bank.

Related: 2016:A4388; 2016:S2842

History: 02/12/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.

Bill: A3255

Sponsors: Taliaferro (D3)

Summary: Requires four‑year institutions of higher education to offer bachelor's degree programs that may be completed in three years.

Related: 2016:A4486

History: 02/12/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.

Notes: Per Ed Donnelly - 1/18/17 - Monitor

Bill: A3261

Sponsors: Vainieri Huttle (D37)

Summary: Requires counties to make available voluntary medical identification cards containing relevant patient health information.

Related: 2018:S654; 2016:A4825; 2016:S3128

History: 02/12/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee.

Bill: A3347

Sponsors: Auth (R39)

Summary: "Health Care Consumer's Out‑of‑Network Protection, Transparency, Cost Containment and Accountability Act."

Related: 2016:A4178; 2016:S2434

History: 02/12/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee.

Bill: A3348

Sponsors: Auth (R39)

Summary: Permits certain firefighter training courses to be taken online.

Related: 2016:A4993

History: 02/12/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

Bill: A3357

Sponsors: Bucco (R25); Webber (R26); DeCroce (R26)

Summary: Concerns workers' compensation insurance requirements for certain corporations and partnerships.

Related: 2018:S2354; 2016:A3069; 2016:S1691; 2014:A418; 2014:S1105; 2012:A4104; 2012:S2829

History: 02/12/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Notes: Do not track for FMBA per Carlos Mercado 09/07/16

Bill: A3378

Sponsors: DeCroce (R26); Schepisi (R39) +1

Summary: Makes certain changes to police and fire interest arbitration procedures.

Related: 2018:S1858

History: 02/12/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Bill: A3403

Sponsors: Rumpf (R9); Gove (R9); DeCroce (R26)

Summary: Establishes death benefit for forest firefighters.

Related: 2018:S2006; 2016:A3578; 2016:S1104; 2014:A3029; 2014:S1072; 2012:A2349; 2012:S1738; 2010:A3487; 2010:A3687; 2010:S2605

History: 02/15/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: Per Ed Donnelly - 3/2/18 - Monitor

Bill: A3409

Sponsors: Armato (D2); Murphy (D7); Lopez (D19) +2

Summary: Permits municipality to establish restricted parking spaces for certain volunteer firefighters.

Related: 2018:S1855; 2016:A2597; 2016:S636; 2014:A2359; 2014:S543; 2012:A2149; 2012:S1373; 2010:A4296; 2010:S3018

History: 02/15/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

03/12/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.

04/12/2018—Passed in Assembly 70‑0‑0. Received in Senate and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Notes: Do not track for FMBA per Carlos Mercado 09/07/16

Bill: A3414

Sponsors: Thomson (R30)

Summary: Transfers management of PFRS to Board of Trustees of PFRS; provides safeguards against poor performance of investments.

Related: 2018:S1964

History: 02/15/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Bill: A3516

Sponsors: Burzichelli (D3)

Summary: Establishes special license plates for fire police officers.

History: 03/05/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.

Bill: A3529

Sponsors: Quijano (D20); DeAngelo (D14); DeCroce (R26)

Summary: Allows certain volunteer firefighters, rescue and first aid squad members to claim $500 income tax deduction.

Related: 2018:S1458; 2016:S563; 2014:S634; 2012:S263; 2010:S62; 2008:A653; 2008:S2618; 2006:A1404; 2004:A465; 2002:A2954

History: 03/05/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: A3534

Sponsors: Wirths (R24) +1

Summary: 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.

Related: 2016:A239; 2014:A1148; 2012:A3017; 2012:S2031

History: 03/05/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: A3611

Sponsors: Calabrese (D36)

Summary: Provides that PERS or PFRS member who continues to be volunteer firefighter or emergency services worker after retirement with employer from whom member retires has bona fide severance for compliance with State and federal law.

Related: 2018:A1627; 2018:S1873; 2016:A536; 2016:S2107; 2014:A4399

History: 03/12/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Oppose - Conditional

Notes: Per Eddie - seems like same bill as Schepisi bill minus the amendments she made for us. Cannot support without that language being added

Bill: A3626

Sponsors: Munoz (R21); DeCroce (R26)

Summary: "Highway Accident Property Tax Relief Act"; requires State to reimburse municipalities for costs of providing certain emergency services.

Related: 2018:S2296; 2016:A678; 2014:A2363; 2012:A773; 2010:A1776; 2008:A1988; 2006:A2396; 2004:A1708; 2004:S456; 2002:A4019; 2002:S2760; 2000:A429; 1998:A2577

History: 03/12/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A3664

Sponsors: Caputo (D28); Jasey (D27)

Summary: Concerns arbitration for certain non‑teaching school staff.

Related: 2016:A3865; 2016:S1727; 2014:S683; 2012:A3696; 2012:S2163; 2010:A818; 2008:A2209; 2008:S917; 2006:A2753; 2004:A2314; 2002:A1989; 2002:S1442; 2000:A3419; 2000:S1792

History: 03/13/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Notes: Do not track for FMBA per Carlos Mercado 09/07/16

Bill: A3671

Sponsors: Johnson (D37); Dancer (R12) +1

Summary: Transfers management of PFRS to Board of Trustees of PFRS.

Related: 2018:S5; 2016:A99; 2016:S3040

History: 03/13/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

03/22/2018—Transferred to Assembly Appropriations Committee. Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.

03/26/2018—Substituted by S‑5 (2R).

Position: Support

Bill: A3709

Sponsors: Auth (R39)

Summary: Permits municipalities to issue two separate property tax bills to property taxpayers; requires fire districts, school districts, and county governments to share in burden of property assessment appeal refunds.

History: 03/22/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Bill: A3742

Sponsors: Conaway (D7); Benson (D14); Murphy (D7)

Summary: Requires 9‑1‑1 service facilities be equipped with Next Generation 9‑1‑1 system and provides funding for that purpose; makes texting the 9‑1‑1 emergency system without purpose of reporting need for 9‑1‑1 service a fourth degree crime.

Related: 2016:A1821; 2014:A3461; 2014:S2462

History: 03/22/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.

04/05/2018—Reported out of committee, referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.

Bill: A3820

Sponsors: Timberlake (D34)

Summary: Creates presumption that certain firefighters who develop cancer are eligible for workers' compensation and accidental disability pension.

Related: 2018:S65; 2016:A4479

History: 04/12/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Notes: Per Ed Donnelly - 1/18/17 - Support

Bill: A3849

Sponsors: Moriarty (D4); Lagana (D38); Mukherji (D33)

Summary: Eliminates eligibility time limit on tuition benefits for spouses of certain public safety workers killed in performance of their duties.

Related: 2018:S376; 2016:A606; 2016:S138; 2014:A3704; 2014:S456; 2012:S563; 2010:S784; 2008:S1002; 2006:S784

History: 04/12/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A3919

Sponsors: Timberlake (D34); Tucker (D28); Mukherji (D33) +1

Summary: Permits reimbursement of COBRA health benefit costs of survivors of certain deceased public safety employees; appropriates $750,000.

Related: 2018:S56; 2016:A319; 2016:S2144; 2014:A4062; 2014:S2851

History: 05/07/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Position: Support

Notes: 1/15/14 - Support - Ed Donnelly

Bill: A3972

Sponsors: Quijano (D20)

Summary: Increases accidental death benefit to 70% of compensation for surviving spouse or surviving children of PERS law enforcement, correction, and firefighter members; redefines child.

Related: 2018:S2644; 2016:A4447; 2016:S2327

History: 05/17/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A3974

Sponsors: Quijano (D20); Danielsen (D17) +1

Summary: Requires fire suppression systems in new single and two family homes.

Related: 2018:S2539

History: 05/17/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee.

Bill: A4037

Sponsors: Space (R24); Johnson (D37); Howarth (R8) +2

Summary: Allows members of Junior Firefighter's Auxiliaries to perform certain fire support duties.

Related: 2018:S2650

History: 05/24/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

Notes: Per Ed Donnelly - 5/29/18 - Monitor

Bill: A4047

Sponsors: Freiman (D16)

Summary: Removes requirement for one and two‑family residences to be equipped with a portable fire extinguisher.

History: 05/24/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee.

Notes: Per Ed Donnelly - 5/29/18 - Monitor

Bill: A4052

Sponsors: Bucco (R25); Bramnick (R21); DeCroce (R26)

Summary: Removes income eligibility cap applicable to gross income tax pension and retirement income exclusion.

Related: 2018:S1537; 2016:S2174

History: 06/04/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.

Bill: A4058

Sponsors: Bucco (R25); Space (R24); DeCroce (R26) +1

Summary: Revises workers' compensation coverage for certain injuries to volunteer and professional public safety and law enforcement personnel.

Related: 2018:S1597

History: 06/04/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: A4182

Sponsors: Taliaferro (D3)

Summary: Increases death benefit of active member of PFRS and SPRS to 50 percent of final compensation for surviving child or children.

Related: 2018:S1966; 2016:S3506

History: 06/14/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Bill: A4265

Sponsors: Rooney (R40); DePhillips (R40); Conaway (D7) +1

Summary: Authorizes first responders to obtain, administer, and dispense opioid antidotes, with immunity, pursuant to Statewide standing order issued by State health official; makes clarifying changes to "Overdose Prevention Act."

History: 06/27/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee.

Bill: A4285

Sponsors: Lopez (D19); Quijano (D20); Armato (D2) +1

Summary: Requires Commissioner of Health to develop voluntary registry to collect cancer incidence data from firefighters.

History: 06/27/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee.

Bill: ACR93

Sponsors: Munoz (R21)

Summary: Proposes constitutional amendment to authorize changes to pension and health care benefits of public employees and to require State to make annual pension payments in certain circumstances.

Related: 2018:SCR19; 2016:ACR117; 2016:ACR190; 2016:ACR203; 2016:SCR123

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Bill: AJR18

Sponsors: Pinkin (D18); Coughlin (D19)

Summary: Establishes task force to study and make recommendations concerning stabilization and growth of volunteer first responder community.

Related: 2018:SJR24; 2016:AJR47; 2016:SJR23; 2014:AJR114; 2014:SJR94

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.

Bill: AJR30

Sponsors: Tucker (D28); Coughlin (D19); Wimberly (D35); McKnight (D31) +4

Summary: Designates month of October of each year as "Fire Safety Education Month."

Related: 2016:AJR11; 2014:AJR16; 2012:AJR24; 2010:AJR87

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S1

Sponsors: Sweeney (D3); Gopal (D11) +2

Summary: Encourages sharing of services; makes appropriations.

Related: 2018:A1839; 2018:A2929; 2016:A2490; 2016:A3294; 2016:S1; 2014:A1838; 2014:S1; 2012:A1171; 2012:S2; 2010:A3918; 2010:S2794

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

02/15/2018—Transferred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.

Position: Oppose

Bill: S5 ScaSa w/GR (3R)

Sponsors: Sweeney (D3); Kean (R21); Johnson (D37); Dancer (R12) +3

Summary: Transfers management of PFRS to Board of Trustees of PFRS.

Related: 2018:A3671; 2016:A99; 2016:S3040

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

02/01/2018—Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

02/05/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.

03/26/2018—Amended on Senate floor, 2nd reading in Senate 33‑1 (Sweeney). Emergency resolution 34‑2 (Kean). Passed in Senate 34‑2. Received in Assembly w/o committee reference, 2nd reading in Assembly. Substituted for A‑3671. Motion to amend on Assembly floor (Thomson). Motion to table bill 50‑21‑0 (Sumter). Passed in Assembly and sent to Governor 67‑2‑7.

05/10/2018—Governor's conditional veto rcvd in Senate.

06/07/2018—2nd reading in Senate to concur with Governor's recommendations 38‑0.

06/21/2018—Passed in Senate 37‑1. Received in Assembly, 2nd reading in Assembly to concur with Governor's recommendations.

06/25/2018—Passed in Assembly and sent to Governor 72‑1‑5.

07/03/2018—Signed by the Governor P.L.2018, c.55.

Position: Support

Priority: High

Bill: S56

Sponsors: Singleton (D7)

Summary: Permits reimbursement of COBRA health benefit costs of survivors of certain deceased public safety employees; appropriates $750,000.

Related: 2018:A3919; 2016:A319; 2016:S2144; 2014:A4062; 2014:S2851

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.

Position: Support

Notes: 1/15/14 - Support - Ed Donnelly

Bill: S65

Sponsors: Singleton (D7)

Summary: Creates presumption that certain firefighters who develop cancer are eligible for workers' compensation and accidental disability pension.

Related: 2018:A3820; 2016:A4479

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.

Notes: Per Ed Donnelly - 1/18/17 - Support

Bill: S87

Sponsors: Bucco (R25)

Summary: Provides for life imprisonment without parole for killing an emergency responder.

Related: 2018:A1398; 2016:A3230; 2016:S1907; 2014:A1801; 2012:A3751

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S103

Sponsors: Weinberg (D37); Kean (R21)

Summary: Limits eligibility of certain public employees for health care benefits; prohibits those so limited from receiving payments for waiving benefits.

Related: 2016:S979

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: S145

Sponsors: Bucco (R25)

Summary: Requires fire districts, school districts, and county governments to share in burden of property assessment appeal refunds.

Related: 2018:A1397; 2016:A3103; 2016:S78; 2014:A2319; 2014:S1089; 2012:A1503; 2012:S1896; 2010:A3412; 2010:S2904

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: S188

Sponsors: Brown (R2)

Summary: Establishes certain exceptions for emergency personnel operating personal watercraft while providing rescue services.

Related: 2018:A982; 2016:A1090; 2014:A929; 2012:A3295

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: S193

Sponsors: Brown (R2)

Summary: Increases amounts municipalities may appropriate and grant for fire safety purposes.

Related: 2016:A1097; 2014:A3048

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

02/01/2018—Withdrawn from the files.

Position: Monitor

Bill: S221

Sponsors: O'Scanlon (R13); Oroho (R24)

Summary: Creates Public Employee Pension and Health Care Benefits Reform Task Force.

Related: 2018:A871; 2016:A3906; 2016:S2555

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

Notes: Per John Hund - 9/28/16 - Oppose

Bill: S304

Sponsors: Connors (R9)

Summary: Excludes certain illegal aliens from workers' compensation and temporary disability benefits.

Related: 2018:A940; 2016:A1143; 2016:S254; 2014:A747; 2014:S191; 2012:A641; 2012:S181; 2010:A292; 2010:S109; 2008:A290; 2008:S81; 2008:S1755; 2006:A654; 2006:S1134; 2004:A920; 2004:S130; 2002:A993; 2002:S882; 2000:A706; 1998:A421; 1998:S553; 1996:A1013; 1996:S212; 1994:A2310; 1994:S1565

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.

Notes: Do not track for FMBA per Carlos Mercado 09/07/16

Bill: S365 ScaSca (2R)

Sponsors: Rice (D28); Ruiz (D29) +4

Summary: "Alyssa's Law"; requires public school buildings to be equipped with panic alarm linked to local law enforcement.

Related: 2018:A764; 2016:A191; 2016:S2313; 2014:A373; 2014:S2091; 2012:A3691; 2012:S3098

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Education Committee.

05/14/2018—Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

06/11/2018—Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate.

06/21/2018—Substituted by A‑764 (3R).

Position: Support

Bill: S369

Sponsors: Rice (D28)

Summary: Requires external managers authorized to invest assets of State pension or annuity funds to have physical place of business within State.

Related: 2016:S2906

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

Position: Oppose

Notes: Oppose - Per Chance Lykins - 1/30/18

Bill: S376

Sponsors: Madden (D4); Gopal (D11) +1

Summary: Eliminates eligibility time limit on tuition benefits for spouses of certain public safety workers killed in performance of their duties.

Related: 2018:A3849; 2016:A606; 2016:S138; 2014:A3704; 2014:S456; 2012:S563; 2010:S784; 2008:S1002; 2006:S784

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.

02/08/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

03/05/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.

03/26/2018—Passed in Senate 36‑0.

04/05/2018—Received in Assembly and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S378

Sponsors: Madden (D4); Sarlo (D36) +1

Summary: Establishes "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline.

Related: 2016:S140; 2014:S458; 2012:S565; 2010:A1572; 2010:S787; 2008:A917; 2008:S1772; 2006:A1424; 2006:S1358; 2004:A3169; 2004:S1832

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Seek Amendments

Priority: High

Notes: Support but want to make changes to make it better

Bill: S388

Sponsors: Madden (D4) +1

Summary: Permits certain fire police units to appoint fire police officers.

Related: 2018:A411; 2016:A1208; 2016:S2185; 2014:A3987; 2014:S2698

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: S405

Sponsors: Pennacchio (R26)

Summary: Exempts construction, expansion, or renovation of building or structure owned and used by municipality or volunteer fire department from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Related: 2018:A2205; 2016:A4128; 2016:S2440

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: Send amendments if amended

Bill: S433

Sponsors: Addiego (R8)

Summary: Protects property owned by military personnel and first responders from condemnation.

Related: 2016:S604; 2014:S328; 2012:S687; 2010:A2336; 2010:S417; 2008:A3559; 2008:S2731

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S445

Sponsors: Addiego (R8)

Summary: Requires public utilities to provide priority service to public schools, private schools, and public safety agencies.

Related: 2018:A2066; 2016:A1688; 2016:S1926; 2014:A3968; 2014:S2594

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S451

Sponsors: Addiego (R8)

Summary: Increases penalties for unauthorized display or use of emergency warning lights.

Related: 2018:A2053; 2016:A1675; 2016:S2665; 2014:A2077; 2012:A1302; 2010:A3847; 2010:S2726

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: Send amendments if amended

Bill: S452

Sponsors: Addiego (R8)

Summary: Concerns emergency warning lights; criminalizes using vehicle to impersonate law enforcement officer.

Related: 2016:S3099

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S485 Sca (1R)

Sponsors: Vitale (D19) +1

Summary: "Out‑of‑network Consumer Protection, Transparency, Cost Containment and Accountability Act."

Related: 2018:A2039; 2016:A1952; 2016:S277; 2016:S1285; 2014:A4444; 2014:S20

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Commerce Committee.

04/05/2018—Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.

04/12/2018—Substituted by A‑2039 (1R).

Position: Monitor

Bill: S577

Sponsors: Sacco (D32)

Summary: Sets forth certain standards to be followed by law enforcement agencies and fire departments when utilizing drones.

Related: 2018:A1463; 2016:A3389; 2016:S465; 2014:A1039; 2014:S2310; 2012:A4073; 2012:S2702

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: S578

Sponsors: Sacco (D32); Scutari (D22)

Summary: Prohibits release of home addresses of certain public safety employees by governmental entities.

Related: 2018:A379; 2016:A835; 2016:S466; 2014:A3431; 2014:S2326

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Position: Seek Amendments

Notes: Should include firefighters, EMT, Dispatchers

Bill: S614

Sponsors: Gordon (D38); Beach (D6) +1

Summary: Increases flexibility, clarity, and available tools of optional municipal consolidation process.

Related: 2018:A1806; 2016:A2921; 2016:S690; 2014:A1739; 2014:S316; 2012:A4099; 2012:S2679

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: S623

Sponsors: Gordon (D38); Lagana (D38)

Summary: Creates New Jersey Crude Oil by Rail Safety Task Force.

Related: 2018:A2373; 2016:A4031; 2016:S2803

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: If this bill gets signed into law we will want a NJFMBA member on the task force

Bill: S654

Sponsors: Beach (D6)

Summary: Requires counties to make available voluntary medical identification cards containing relevant patient health information.

Related: 2018:A3261; 2016:A4825; 2016:S3128

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: Send amendments if amended

Bill: S668

Sponsors: Bateman (R16)

Summary: Directs public utilities and pipeline operators to reimburse municipalities for certain emergency services.

Related: 2018:A1471; 2016:A250; 2016:S1135; 2014:A1161; 2014:S1500; 2012:A4266; 2012:S2938

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S716

Sponsors: Greenstein (D14); Bateman (R16) +1

Summary: "Thomas P. Canzanella Twenty First Century First Responders Protection Act"; concerns workers' compensation for public safety workers.

Related: 2018:A1741; 2016:A3087; 2016:S2407; 2014:A1347; 2014:S264; 2012:A1196; 2012:S1778; 2010:A1250; 2010:S1624; 2008:A1330; 2008:S569; 2006:A4622; 2006:S2996

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.

05/21/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

06/04/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.

06/07/2018—Passed in Senate 29‑4.

06/11/2018—Received in Assembly and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S796

Sponsors: Codey (D27); Addiego (R8) +11

Summary: Revises requirements and training standards for first responders under New Jersey Highway Traffic Safety Act of 1987.

Related: 2018:A2506; 2016:A543; 2016:S371; 2014:A3564; 2014:S2299

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Oppose

Notes: Likely Opposed

Bill: S837

Sponsors: Turner (D15); Greenstein (D14) +1

Summary: Requires spousal consent to election of certain pension payout options under TPAF, JRS and PERS.

Related: 2016:A2049; 2016:S642; 2014:A216; 2014:S1587; 2012:A1460; 2012:S447; 2010:A2991; 2010:S439; 2008:S2791

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

02/01/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: S894

Sponsors: Pennacchio (R26)

Summary: Exempts expansion or reconstruction, within 125 percent of existing footprint, of municipal and county buildings and certain emergency services buildings from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Related: 2018:A2203; 2016:A4222; 2016:S2572

History: 01/16/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Notes: Per John Hund - 9/28/16 - Monitor

Bill: S918

Sponsors: Holzapfel (R10)

Summary: Requires explosive gas detectors to be installed in certain residential properties.

Related: 2018:A743; 2016:A3202; 2016:S1894; 2014:A4318; 2014:S2833

History: 01/16/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S1045

Sponsors: Vitale (D19)

Summary: Establishes certain standards for health benefits plans with tiered network.

Related: 2016:A2329; 2016:S296; 2014:A4916; 2014:S3286

History: 01/22/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Commerce Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: S1164

Sponsors: Holzapfel (R10)

Summary: Exempts police from jury duty.

Related: 2016:S1003; 2014:S1245; 2012:S201; 2010:A1260; 2008:A884; 2008:S2787; 2006:A1580; 2006:S1178; 2004:A1056; 2004:S129; 2002:A960; 2002:S840; 2000:A774; 2000:S1168; 1998:A118; 1998:S754; 1996:A744; 1996:S1187; 1994:A2840

History: 01/25/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Bill: S1167

Sponsors: Holzapfel (R10)

Summary: Authorizes court to impose rescue operation costs of public entity under certain circumstances.

Related: 2018:A3018; 2016:A2420; 2016:S231; 2014:A4317; 2014:S2829

History: 01/25/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S1173

Sponsors: Vitale (D19)

Summary: Establishes certain requirements for 9‑1‑1 public safety answering points and public safety dispatch points.

Related: 2018:A122; 2016:A2533; 2016:S1245; 2014:A4159; 2014:S2985

History: 01/25/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Bill: S1192

Sponsors: Vitale (D19); Madden (D4)

Summary: Authorizes State and local law enforcement entities to contract for bulk purchasing of heroin antidote.

Related: 2018:A1197; 2016:A4025; 2016:S2671

History: 01/25/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Bill: S1255

Sponsors: Holzapfel (R10)

Summary: Requires fire suppression systems in all elementary and secondary schools 12,000 square feet or larger.

Related: 2018:A3017; 2016:A2878; 2016:S1011; 2014:A3307; 2014:S2094

History: 01/25/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Education Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S1261

Sponsors: Stack (D33) +1

Summary: Establishes fire safety standards and protocols for certain light frame residential construction; requires placards identifying primary structural systems of buildings.

Related: 2018:A135; 2016:A5196; 2016:S3490

History: 01/25/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: Send amendments if amended

Bill: S1263

Sponsors: Holzapfel (R10)

Summary: Eliminates remarriage prohibition for PFRS death benefits; provides retirement allowance to certain survivors of PFRS members.

Related: 2018:A634; 2016:A3204; 2016:S1774; 2014:A1174; 2014:S498; 2012:A373; 2012:S214; 2010:A1309; 2008:A1230; 2006:A1574; 2004:A3025

History: 01/25/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S1264

Sponsors: Holzapfel (R10)

Summary: Allows retiree to change designated beneficiary after retirement in event of divorce.

Related: 2016:S2762

History: 01/25/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S1304

Sponsors: Pennacchio (R26)

Summary: Replaces TPAF, PERS, PFRS and SPRS accidental disability benefits with reduced work‑related disability benefit; modifies JRS disability benefit.

Related: 2016:S111; 2014:A1127; 2014:S418; 2012:A1482; 2012:S301; 2010:A4348; 2010:S3123

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: S1344

Sponsors: Turner (D15)

Summary: Establishes "Police Officer, Firefighter, Public School Teacher, Corrections Officer, and Sanitation Worker Home‑buyer Assistance Act."; appropriates $5 million.

Related: 2016:A2048; 2016:S1965; 2014:A213; 2014:S1593; 2012:A1452; 2012:S1131; 2010:A1905; 2010:S1652; 2008:A793; 2008:S1269; 2006:A898; 2006:S1395; 2004:A785; 2004:S734; 2002:A2189; 2002:S948; 2000:S1777

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Position: Support

Notes: Request amendment to add EMTs and dispatchers employed by municipality - 05-24-16

Bill: S1357

Sponsors: Van Drew (D1)

Summary: Amends State construction code to increase fire safety at certain construction sites.

Related: 2016:A97; 2016:S3293

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Bill: S1361

Sponsors: Van Drew (D1)

Summary: Amends State construction code to increase fire safety in large residential projects.

Related: 2016:A96; 2016:S3284

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Bill: S1370

Sponsors: Van Drew (D1)

Summary: Establishes a gross income tax credit for certain firefighter training graduates.

Related: 2018:A3201; 2016:A778; 2016:S2191; 2014:A4147

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: S1458

Sponsors: Doherty (R23) +1

Summary: Allows certain volunteer firefighters, rescue and first aid squad members to claim $500 income tax deduction.

Related: 2018:A3529; 2016:S563; 2014:S634; 2012:S263; 2010:S62; 2008:A653; 2008:S2618; 2006:A1404; 2004:A465; 2002:A2954

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: S1492 Sca (1R)

Sponsors: Beach (D6); Singleton (D7)

Summary: "Assistance to Firefighters' Families Act"; doubles pension amounts for beneficiaries of certain deceased volunteer emergency service providers; provides for burial expenses and adjusts life insurance coverage for volunteer firefighters; permits fire code

Related: 2016:S735; 2014:A942; 2014:S830; 2012:A2120; 2012:S511; 2010:S1801; 2008:A3661; 2008:S2759

History: 02/01/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

03/26/2018—Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: S1537

Sponsors: Pennacchio (R26); Brown (R2)

Summary: Removes income eligibility cap applicable to gross income tax pension and retirement income exclusion.

Related: 2018:A4052; 2016:S2174

History: 02/05/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Bill: S1597

Sponsors: Oroho (R24); Cryan (D20)

Summary: Revises workers' compensation coverage for certain injuries to volunteer and professional public safety and law enforcement personnel.

Related: 2018:A4058

History: 02/05/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.

05/21/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S1623

Sponsors: Van Drew (D1)

Summary: Provides family leave insurance for certain first responders.

Related: 2018:A830; 2016:A3173; 2016:S1528; 2014:A2944; 2014:S1326; 2012:A3723; 2012:S2443

History: 02/05/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S1669

Sponsors: Doherty (R23)

Summary: Permits use of LED lights in emergency warning lights.

Related: 2018:A1086; 2016:A4483; 2016:S2980

History: 02/05/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Bill: S1671

Sponsors: Doherty (R23) +1

Summary: Exempts volunteer fire companies from charitable registration fees.

Related: 2018:A2298; 2016:A1520; 2016:S1421; 2014:A507; 2014:S1288; 2012:A141; 2012:S266; 2010:A601; 2010:S65; 2008:A660; 2008:S1050; 2006:A1412; 2006:S1045; 2004:A550; 2004:S1473; 2002:A2593; 2002:S1435

History: 02/05/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Bill: S1673

Sponsors: Doherty (R23)

Summary: Authorizes reimbursement for EMT training from EMT Training Fund for certain volunteer firefighters.

Related: 2018:A507; 2016:A702; 2016:S1893; 2014:A549; 2014:S645; 2012:A528; 2012:S1637; 2010:A762; 2010:S74; 2008:A2369; 2008:A3342; 2008:S1049; 2006:A4095; 2006:S2726

History: 02/05/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Notes: No need to track for FMBA - Per Carlos Mercada 09/07/16

Bill: S1717

Sponsors: Codey (D27)

Summary: Requires each public school to observe a period of silence on September 11 of each school year.

Related: 2016:S1560; 2014:S596; 2012:S1326; 2010:A2906; 2010:S833; 2008:A1978; 2008:S741; 2006:A295; 2006:S1101; 2004:A2404; 2004:S1005; 2002:S1801

History: 02/05/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Education Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S1789

Sponsors: Weinberg (D37)

Summary: Allows for sharing of family leave benefits between covered individuals under certain circumstances.

Related: 2018:A1661; 2016:A3912; 2016:S2426

History: 02/05/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S1799

Sponsors: Bucco (R25) +1

Summary: Increases membership of fire safety commission in DCA.

Related: 2018:A2987; 2016:A5076; 2016:S3458

History: 02/08/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

06/25/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.

Bill: S1855

Sponsors: Turner (D15) +1

Summary: Permits municipality to establish restricted parking spaces for certain volunteer firefighters.

Related: 2018:A3409; 2016:A2597; 2016:S636; 2014:A2359; 2014:S543; 2012:A2149; 2012:S1373; 2010:A4296; 2010:S3018

History: 02/15/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Notes: Do not track for FMBA per Carlos Mercado 09/07/16

Bill: S1858

Sponsors: O'Scanlon (R13)

Summary: Makes certain changes to police and fire interest arbitration procedures.

Related: 2018:A3378

History: 02/15/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Bill: S1873 Sa (1R)

Sponsors: Sarlo (D36); Kean (R21) +5

Summary: Provides that PERS or PFRS member who continues to be volunteer firefighter or emergency services worker after retirement with employer from whom member retires has bona fide severance for compliance with State and federal law.

Related: 2018:A1627; 2018:A3611; 2016:A536; 2016:S2107; 2014:A4399

History: 02/15/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

05/14/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.

06/21/2018—Amended on Senate floor, 2nd reading in Senate 34‑0 (Sarlo).

06/25/2018—Substituted by A‑1627 (1R).

Bill: S1881

Sponsors: Diegnan (D18)

Summary: Requires certain energy tax receipts to be paid directly to municipalities.

Related: 2018:A1440; 2016:A391; 2016:S2658; 2014:A1021; 2014:S268; 2012:A2753; 2012:S1923

History: 02/15/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S1917

Sponsors: Ruiz (D29); Cunningham (D31)

Summary: Permits municipal, county, and regional police and fire forces to establish five‑year residency requirement for police officers and firefighters; allows exceptions to requirement under certain circumstances.

Related: 2018:A2922; 2016:A2845; 2014:A4265; 2014:S2783

History: 02/22/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: S1956

Sponsors: Gopal (D11); Singleton (D7)

Summary: Provides civil service preference to military service members who did not serve in theater of operation but received campaign or expedition medal.

Related: 2018:A2556; 2016:A221; 2016:S1583; 2014:A3848; 2014:S2475

History: 02/22/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S1964

Sponsors: O'Scanlon (R13)

Summary: Transfers management of PFRS to Board of Trustees of PFRS; provides safeguards against poor performance of investments.

Related: 2018:A3414

History: 02/22/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

Bill: S1966

Sponsors: Sweeney (D3); Singleton (D7) +1

Summary: Increases death benefit of active member of PFRS and SPRS to 50 percent of final compensation for surviving child or children.

Related: 2018:A4182; 2016:S3506

History: 02/22/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

02/26/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

06/11/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.

06/21/2018—Passed in Senate 40‑0. Received in Assembly and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Bill: S1988

Sponsors: Doherty (R23)

Summary: Restricts certain campaign contributions by public employee labor organizations.

Related: 2016:A4134; 2016:S341; 2014:S728; 2012:S1917

History: 02/26/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

Bill: S1992

Sponsors: Bucco (R25)

Summary: Establishes carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide air quality standards and certification requirements for ice arenas.

Related: 2016:A179; 2016:S1377; 2014:A361; 2014:S1566; 2012:A186; 2012:S1833; 2010:A3855

History: 02/26/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Position: Monitor

Priority: Low

Bill: S2006

Sponsors: Bucco (R25)

Summary: Establishes death benefit for forest firefighters.

Related: 2018:A3403; 2016:A3578; 2016:S1104; 2014:A3029; 2014:S1072; 2012:A2349; 2012:S1738; 2010:A3487; 2010:A3687; 2010:S2605

History: 02/26/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Monitor

Notes: Per Ed Donnelly - 3/2/18 - Monitor

Bill: S2009

Sponsors: Bucco (R25)

Summary: Mandates basic training for certain newly‑appointed entry‑level firefighters and supervisory training for full‑time firefighters promoted to certain positions.

Related: 2016:S1107; 2014:S1555; 2012:S1639; 2010:S1074; 2008:S1753

History: 02/26/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Support

Notes: Per Ed Donnelly - 3/2/18 - Monitor

Bill: S2028

Sponsors: Bucco (R25)

Summary: Requires impact statement for any proposed regulation affecting volunteer ambulance squads and fire companies.

Related: 2018:A2975; 2016:A3533; 2016:S1114; 2014:A391; 2014:S1559; 2012:A1030; 2010:A381; 2010:A792; 2010:S3076; 2008:A2404; 2008:A2916; 2008:S284; 2006:A199; 2006:A1951; 2006:S669; 2004:A243; 2004:A2355; 2004:S1909; 2002:A1843; 2002:S123; 2000:A2218; 2000:A3351; 2000:S1482; 2000:S2417

History: 02/26/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Notes: Do not track for FMBA per Carlos Mercado 09/07/16

Comments: Was once tracked for CHCC but Doug Struyk told us to remove it

NJFMBA - Remove from tracking list - 2/28/18

Bill: S2109

Sponsors: Bucco (R25)

Summary: 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.

Related: 2018:A1377; 2016:A1216; 2016:S1499; 2014:A159; 2012:A895; 2010:A4192

History: 03/05/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

Position: Oppose

Bill: S2140

Sponsors: Beach (D6); Smith (D17) +1

Summary: Authorizes prescribed burning in certain circumstances.

Related: 2018:A1675; 2016:A1696; 2016:S2000; 2014:A1275; 2014:A2432; 2014:S2112; 2012:A329; 2012:S368; 2010:A3935; 2010:S2169

History: 03/05/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

05/10/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

06/18/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.

06/25/2018—Substituted by A‑1675 (1R).

Position: Monitor

Bill: S2171 Scs (SCS)

Sponsors: Weinberg (D37); Greenstein (D14) +2

Summary: Concerns earned sick leave to employees.

Related: 2018:A1827; 2016:A1446; 2016:S799; 2014:A2354; 2014:S785; 2012:A4125; 2012:S2866

History: 03/05/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.

03/26/2018—Reported out of committee with committee substitute, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

04/05/2018—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.

04/12/2018—Substituted by A‑1827 (ACS/1R).

Position: Monitor

Bill: S2195

Sponsors: Bucco (R25)

Summary: Provides personal exemption under gross income tax for certain members of volunteer fire departments and first aid squads.

Related: 2018:A912; 2016:A5235

History: 03/08/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Bill: S2296

Sponsors: Corrado (R40)

Summary: "Highway Accident Property Tax Relief Act"; requires State to reimburse municipalities for costs of providing certain emergency services.

Related: 2018:A3626; 2016:A678; 2014:A2363; 2012:A773; 2010:A1776; 2008:A1988; 2006:A2396; 2004:A1708; 2004:S456; 2002:A4019; 2002:S2760; 2000:A429; 1998:A2577

History: 03/13/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S2349

Sponsors: Bucco (R25)

Summary: Enhances consideration of fire safety issues during review of development applications.

Related: 2016:A1922; 2016:S1500; 2014:A4875; 2014:S3318

History: 04/05/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S2354

Sponsors: Bucco (R25)

Summary: Concerns workers' compensation insurance requirements for certain corporations and partnerships.

Related: 2018:A3357; 2016:A3069; 2016:S1691; 2014:A418; 2014:S1105; 2012:A4104; 2012:S2829

History: 04/05/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.

Notes: Do not track for FMBA per Carlos Mercado 09/07/16

Bill: S2371

Sponsors: Van Drew (D1)

Summary: Permits inclusion of volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders within municipal eligible employee group for purposes of the small employer health benefits plan statutes.

Related: 2018:A1487; 2016:A1772; 2016:S1178; 2014:A2202; 2014:S1572; 2012:A3466; 2012:S2330

History: 04/05/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: S2450

Sponsors: Diegnan (D18) +2

Summary: 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.

Related: 2018:A2162; 2016:A1873; 2016:S822; 2014:A4177; 2014:S657; 2012:S646; 2010:A873; 2008:A1208; 2006:A1798; 2004:A1573; 2002:A2914; 2002:S2064

History: 04/05/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: S2539

Sponsors: Ruiz (D29); Stack (D33) +1

Summary: Requires fire suppression systems in new single and two family homes.

Related: 2018:A3974

History: 05/10/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Bill: S2578

Sponsors: Sweeney (D3); Weinberg (D37)

Summary: 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 compensati

Related: 2018:A1851; 2016:A2850; 2014:A1842; 2012:A1179; 2010:A4345

History: 05/14/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

Bill: S2644

Sponsors: Cryan (D20)

Summary: Increases accidental death benefit to 70 percent of compensation for surviving spouse or surviving children of PERS law enforcement, correction, and firefighter members; redefines child.

Related: 2018:A3972; 2016:A4447; 2016:S2327

History: 06/04/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: S2650

Sponsors: Bucco (R25)

Summary: Allows members of Junior Firefighter's Auxiliaries to perform certain fire support duties.

Related: 2018:A4037

History: 06/04/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Notes: Per Ed Donnelly - 5/29/18 - Monitor

Bill: S2651

Sponsors: Bucco (R25)

Summary: Allows certain volunteer firefighters, rescue and first aid squad members to claim $5,000 income tax deduction.

Related: 2018:A709; 2016:A998; 2014:A2140; 2012:A664; 2010:A2326; 2008:A2192; 2006:A2198; 2006:A2508; 2006:S1168; 2006:S1597; 2004:A856; 2004:A923; 2004:S665; 2004:S1846; 2002:A244; 2002:A996; 2002:S718; 2002:S1834; 2000:A351; 2000:A711; 2000:S781; 1998:A384; 1998:A428; 1998:A2431; 1998:S608; 1996:A992; 1996:A1020; 1996:S585; 1994:A831; 1994:A2818; 1994:S2047; 1992:A620; 1992:S203; 1990:A3142; 1990:S2545

History: 06/04/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position: Monitor

Bill: S2659

Sponsors: Stack (D33)

Summary: Requires at least 10 percent of "9‑1‑1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund Account" funds be allocated to public safety answering point technology upgrades and maintenance.

Related: 2018:A2371; 2016:A4210

History: 06/04/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Bill: S2774

Sponsors: Brown (R2); Singer (R30)

Summary: Requires certain local authorities to inspect, maintain, and repair fire hydrants in planned real estate developments.

Related: 2018:A1745; 2016:A4123; 2016:S2522

History: 06/25/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Bill: SCR19

Sponsors: O'Scanlon (R13); Oroho (R24)

Summary: Proposes constitutional amendment to authorize changes to pension and health care benefits of public employees and to require State to make annual pension payments in certain circumstances.

Related: 2018:ACR93; 2016:ACR117; 2016:ACR190; 2016:ACR203; 2016:SCR123

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

Bill: SCR37

Sponsors: Oroho (R24); Van Drew (D1) +3

Summary: Proposes constitutional amendment requiring Legislature to enact statute authorizing $200 property tax credit for primary residence of volunteer fire fighter or first aid squad member.

Related: 2016:ACR239; 2016:SCR76; 2014:ACR99; 2014:SCR87; 2012:SCR93; 2010:ACR185; 2010:SCR55; 2008:SCR72; 2006:ACR87; 2006:SCR91; 2004:ACR114; 2002:ACR95; 2000:ACR147

History: 01/09/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Notes: Do not track for FMBA per Carlos Mercado 09/07/16

Bill: SCR91

Sponsors: Turner (D15)

Summary: Proposes constitutional amendment to require payments by State to State‑administered retirement systems and establish in Constitution right of public employees to pension benefit; provides for enforcement of funding obligations and benefit rights.

Related: 2016:ACR109; 2016:SCR2; 2014:ACR3; 2014:SCR184

History: 02/05/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

Position: Support

Bill: SJR24

Sponsors: Vitale (D19)

Summary: Establishes task force to study and make recommendations concerning stabilization and growth of volunteer first responder community.

Related: 2018:AJR18; 2016:AJR47; 2016:SJR23; 2014:AJR114; 2014:SJR94

History: 01/25/2018—Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

CalCas Police and Fire Giveaway

9/11 Victims Compensation Fund

NJFMBA Ernest O. Ousley Memorial Scholarship

Memorial Service Form

Income Tax Exemption for Veterans

Peer Assistance

Critical Incident Stress

A Gift from Captain Buscio

NJ Fire Museum and NJ Fallen Firefighter Memorial

Register to Vote

WTC 911 Fund

Digital Reference Guide to the FLSA

Division of Fire Safety

Dept. of Community Affairs

Civil Service

NJ Pension System SACT

St. Barnabas Burn Center

Mesothelioma.net

Mesothelioma and Asbestos Safety

NJ FMBA FOUNDATION

OUR FIREFIGHTERS DEDICATE THEIR TIME AND THEIR LIVES IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. NEW JERSEY FIREFIGHTERS ENJOY A PROUD TRADITION OF GIVING PHYSICALLY AND FINANCIALLY TO THOSE IN NEED.

The NJ FMBA Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization and has raised millions of dollars in support of a number of charitable organizations including: St. Barnabas Burn Center, Children’s Burn Camp, Rebuilding Warriors, Mark A. Virag Memorial Cancer Fund, Eden Autism, Autism Speaks, Autism NJ, Susan. G Komen Foundation, Save the Children, along with victims of fire and natural disasters.

The members of the NJ State FMBA are committed to helping others both on and off the job. With the help of our locals, districts, members and supporters the NJ FMBA Foundation will continue to support other charities and families in need. See below for more information.

The NJFMBA Co-founded The Atlantic Regional Firefighters Foundation along with many east coast fire organizations in order to support a burn survivor’s camp for children. For 10 years now the NJFMBA has participated in, financially supported, and physically interacted with young burn survivors who re-define courage for us all. Over $100,000 has been raised to support our young heroes by membership dues and charitable contributions to the NJFMBA Foundation.

Over $500,000 was raised by the NJFMBA for Save The Children to support the relief effort after Hurricane Rita and Katrina in the Gulf. The NJFMBA membership continues to work closely with Save The Children to positively impact the lives of children around the world.

Eden Autism Services, Autism Speaks, and Autism NJ: The NJFMBA has partnered with Eden Autism Services, Autism Speaks, and Autism NJ to create a fundraising event called F.L.A.S.H. in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Firefighters attend a weekend golf tournament to support children and families with Autism. This year’s event raised $30,500 . Next year’s event is scheduled for October 14th to 18th.

Since the events of September 11th, the members of the NJ FMBA have realized the ever present need for an assistance program to help rebuild the lives of families left behind by fallen firefighters. A Foundation was established to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice of our brothers and sisters and all the lives lost that day in solemn celebration of their memories. Each year, on or near the anniversary date, the Fallen Heroes 5K Memorial Race is held. The race was originally in the City of Elizabeth, ending at the waterfront in the shadow of the New York City skyline, and now at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como. The proceeds raised from this annual event directly support the mission of the FMBA Foundation which is the charitable arm of the NJ FMBA. The NJ FMBA Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization and has raised millions of dollars in support of a number of charitable organizations including: Susan G. Komen Foundation, Save the Children, Eden Autism Services, Autism Speaks, Where Angels Play Foundation,Rebuilding Warriors, Wounded Warriors, Brennan Stands Alone, The Mark A. Virag Memorial Cancer Fund, and the Saint Barnabas Burn Center. In addition to the Fallen Heroes 5K, the FMBA runs a corporate golf outing each spring to raise funds for the FMBA Foundation, proceeds from the golf outing help the foundation offset the cost of the NJ FMBA Scholarship program.

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association to represent, protect, and educate the Firefighters, EMTs, and Dispatchers throughout the State of New Jersey through representation at the local, state, and federal level. To advocate on the publics' behalf for legislation that protects both our citizens' and first responders' safety. To protect and maintain the health benefits, pensions, staffing, and any other benefit negotiated for our members through collective bargaining.

This Mission Statement was adopted by a majority vote by the NJ FMBA Executive Delegates at the 123rd Annual Convention on September 17, 2019.

The New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association was first organized and established on December 11, 1897, at the first annual convention held in Jersey City, NJ. At that seemingly uneventful gathering, whereupon only six original member locals: Jersey City, Paterson, Hoboken, Newark, Trenton and Camden, united to incorporate under the banner of the New Jersey State FMBA, birth was given to a new era in the history of the career fire service in New Jersey. In retrospect, it is, at best difficult, to estimate if our founding fathers possessed full awareness of the time enduring significance and the tremendous positive impact this organization was destined to have upon its members, their families and the general public throughout the decades to follow. Given that particularly industrious point of our society’s growth and development, the time was prefect to organize such an association. And organize they did. By 1907, less than a decade from its inception, local membership doubled from six to twelve locals, with total membership increasing to 1,157. Today with 107 Fire, EMS, and Dispatcher locals on its roster, the New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association proudly maintains an active membership of over 5,000 career personnel.

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