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.
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