Here’s the lineup of energy and environmental bills posted for tomorrow (2/20–one bill) and Monday (2/24) in the New Jersey Assembly
Bill: A741 Sponsors: Johnson (D37); Conaway (D7); Zwicker (D16) Summary: Establishes NJ Fuel Cell Task Force to increase use of fuel cells in State. History: 02/03/2020—Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly. Scheduled: 02/24/2020—Assembly, 11:00a Caucus; 1:00p Voting Session.
Bill: A1459 Aca (1R) Sponsors: Moriarty (D4); Johnson (D37); Benson (D14) +3 Summary: Prohibits the sale of certain children’s products containing lead, mercury, or cadmium. History: 01/27/2020—Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly. Scheduled: 02/24/2020—Assembly, 11:00a Caucus; 1:00p Voting Session.
Bill: A2371 Aca (1R) Sponsors: Kennedy (D22); Pinkin (D18) Summary: Requires large food waste generators to separate and recycle food waste and amends definition of “Class I renewable energy.” History: 02/03/2020—Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly. Scheduled: 02/20/2020—Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, 10:00a, 3rd Floor, Committee Room 9, Annex. (Revised 02/14/2020)
Bill: A2775 Aca (1R) Sponsors: Houghtaling (D11) Summary: Makes pilot program for special occasion events at wineries on preserved farmland permanent program. History: 02/13/2020—Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly. Scheduled: 02/24/2020—Assembly, 11:00a Caucus; 1:00p Voting Session.
Bill: S232 Sponsors: Singleton (D7); Weinberg (D37) Summary: Concerns environmental permits in burdened communities. History: 01/14/2020—Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee. Scheduled: 02/24/2020—Senate Environment and Energy Committee, 10:00a, 1st Floor, Committee Room 6, Annex.
Bill: S331 Sponsors: Smith (D17); Codey (D27) +2 Summary: Requires environmental sustainability plan for State House Complex. History: 01/14/2020—Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee. Scheduled: 02/24/2020—Senate Environment and Energy Committee, 10:00a, 1st Floor, Committee Room 6, Annex.
Bill: S337 Sponsors: Smith (D17); Greenstein (D14) Summary: Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to issue up to $20 million in bonds to finance cost‑effective energy efficiency improvements in State, local, and school district buildings. History: 01/14/2020—Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee. Scheduled: 02/24/2020—Senate Environment and Energy Committee, 10:00a, 1st Floor, Committee Room 6, Annex.
Bill: S349 Sponsors: Smith (D17) Summary: Requires developers to offer electric vehicle charging stations as an option in certain new home construction. History: 01/14/2020—Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee. Scheduled: 02/24/2020—Senate Environment and Energy Committee, 10:00a, 1st Floor, Committee Room 6, Annex.
Bill: S1016 Sponsors: Smith (D17) Summary: Directs DEP to classify neonicotinoid pesticides designed for outdoor use as restricted use pesticides. History: 01/30/2020—Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee. Scheduled: 02/24/2020—Senate Environment and Energy Committee, 10:00a, 1st Floor, Committee Room 6, Annex.
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