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• Introduced by Rep. Robert A. Watson (R) on March 12, 2009, the "omnibus" Fiscal Year 2009-2010 budget, which authorizes spending for all state departments and activities. As introduced the 2010 state budget would spend $7.615 billion and authorize an increase of 363 full-time government employees (to 14,828).
  • Referred to the House Finance Committee on March 12, 2009.
    • Reported in the House on June 16, 2009.
  • Motion by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, Amendment to Article 1 To spend more than $7.8 billion in state and federal tax dollars to fund state government agencies.
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 1 To spend more than $7.8 billion in state and federal tax dollars to fund state government agencies.
      • Amendment offered by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 3 To suspend funding for the Professional Development Investment Fund established to provide professional training for teachers and to provide state funds to local school districts. The amendment passed 69 to 4 in the House on June 24, 2009.
        Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
      • Motion by Rep. Peter J. Petrarca (D) on June 24, 2009, To suspend funding for the Professional Development Investment Fund established to provide professional training for teachers and to provide state funds to local school districts. The motion passed 47 to 23 in the House on June 24, 2009.
        Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
      • Motion in the House on June 24, 2009. The motion passed 47 to 26 in the House on June 24, 2009.
        Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • The amendment passed 71 to 3 in the House on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 2 To authorize the State to borrow $350,000,000 in anticipation of future revenue through the issuance of bonds and to permit transfers of funds among state accounts to cover funding shortfalls.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • The motion passed 68 to 5 in the House on June 24, 2009, An amendment to Article 1 To spend more than $7.8 billion in state and federal tax dollars to fund state government agencies.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 2 To authorize the State to borrow $350,000,000 in anticipation of future revenue through the issuance of bonds and to permit transfers of funds among state accounts to cover funding shortfalls. The motion passed 72 to 1 in the House on June 24, 2009.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Robert B. Jacquard (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 3 To suspend funding for the Professional Development Investment Fund established to provide professional training for teachers and to provide state funds to local school districts.
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 3 To suspend funding for the Professional Development Investment Fund established to provide professional training for teachers and to provide state funds to local school districts. The amendment passed 74 to 0 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 3.
      • Motion by Rep. Raymond E. Gallison, Jr. (D) on June 24, 2009, to lay the admendment on the table. The motion passed 50 to 23 in the House on June 24, 2009.
        Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • The motion passed 70 to 3 in the House on June 24, 2009.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, Article 4.
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 4 To allocate additional funding of almost $136.5 million for spending in excess of previously budgeted amounts for the prior fiscal year. The amendment passed 66 to 0 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • The motion passed 70 to 2 in the House on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 4 To allocate additional funding of almost $136.5 million for spending in excess of previously budgeted amounts for the prior fiscal year.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 5.
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 5. The amendment passed 74 to 0 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 5.
      • Amendment offered by Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D) on June 24, 2009. The amendment passed 75 to 0 in the House on June 24, 2009.
        Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • The amendment passed 72 to 0 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • The motion passed 71 to 3 in the House on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 5 To expand legislative interference with the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and constitutuent agencies by restricting certain authority and requiring certain actions related to agency administration, Medicaid services, substance abuse services, long-term care, elderly transportation services and regulation of health insurance providers and to eliminate the Water Resources Board.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 6.
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Scott J. Guthrie (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 6. The amendment failed 23 to 52 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Amendment offered by Rep. John J. Loughlin, Jr. (R) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 6. The amendment failed 17 to 58 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Rod Driver (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 6.
      • Ruled not germane in the House on June 24, 2009, The Honorable Speaker rules that the amendment is not germane to Article 6..
        • Motion in the House on June 24, 2009, The Honorable Speaker rules that the amendment is not germane to Article 6.. The motion passed 58 to 12 in the House on June 24, 2009.
          Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Amendment offered by Rep. John J. Loughlin, Jr. (R) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 6. The amendment failed 21 to 52 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Motion in the House on June 24, 2009, To spend state taxpayer money to support local libraries. The motion passed 51 to 23 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • The motion passed 65 to 8 in the House on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 6 To spend state taxpayer money to support local libraries.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 7.
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 7. The amendment passed 60 to 8 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Arthur J. Corvese (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 7. The amendment failed 20 to 45 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Joseph A. Trillo (R) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 7. The amendment failed 1 to 73 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Amendment offered by Rep. John M. Carnevale (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 7. The amendment failed 35 to 38 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Michael A. Rice (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 7. The amendment failed 11 to 64 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Stephen R. Ucci (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 7. The amendment failed 12 to 63 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Amendment offered by Rep. John G. Edwards (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 7. The amendment failed 5 to 67 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 7. The amendment passed 69 to 3 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • The motion passed 50 to 24 in the House on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 7 To reform eligibility standards for state pensions in order to reduce costs to taxpayers.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Joanne M. Giannini (D) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 8 To authorize the Governor to borrow funds from the federal government to supplement the state unemployment compensation fund. The motion passed 68 to 1 in the House on June 24, 2009.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Eileen S. Naughton (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 9 RELATING TO MUNICIPAL TIPPING FEES To establish the fees charged to cities and towns for the disposal of solid waste at the State Central Landfill. The motion passed 72 to 2 in the House on June 24, 2009.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Kenneth Carter (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 10 RELATING TO JUDICIAL ARBITRATION FEES To require that certain court filing fees be deposited into a restricted account to pay for arbitration services. The motion passed 72 to 1 in the House on June 24, 2009.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Kenneth Carter (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 11 RELATING TO CRIMINAL RECORDS EXPUNGEMENT FEES.
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D) on June 24, 2009, Article 11,.
      • Amendment offered by Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D) on June 24, 2009, Article 11,. The amendment passed 74 to 1 in the House on June 24, 2009.
        Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • The amendment passed 68 to 7 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • The motion passed 41 to 5 in the House on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 11 RELATING TO CRIMINAL RECORDS EXPUNGEMENT FEES To impose a fee of $100 for the expungement of certain court records.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Joanne M. Giannini (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 12 RELATING TO LICENSES AND FEES.
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 12 RELATING TO LICENSES AND FEES. The amendment passed 56 to 4 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • The motion passed 50 to 13 in the House on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 12 RELATING TO LICENSES AND FEES To increase license and registration fees for businesses and charitable organizations, increasing costs for consumers.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 13 RELATING TO BUDGET STABILIZATION ACCOUNT.
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 13 RELATING TO BUDGET STABILIZATION ACCOUNT. The amendment passed 64 to 0 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • The motion passed 63 to 3 in the House on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 13 RELATING TO BUDGET STABILIZATION ACCOUNT To make changes to the law governing the management of state cash reserves.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Eileen S. Naughton (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 14 RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LEGAL FEES To make changes to the laws relating to allocation of state legal expenses and to create a “health systems reimbursement account”. The motion passed 63 to 7 in the House on June 24, 2009.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Joanne M. Giannini (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 15 RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY ASSESSMENT To increase regulatory costs for public utilities, thereby increasing utility costs for all citizens. The motion passed 65 to 5 in the House on June 24, 2009.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 16 RELATING TO REVENUES.
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 16 RELATING TO REVENUES. The amendment passed 66 to 5 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Joseph A. Trillo (R) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 16. The amendment failed 21 to 48 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 16 RELATING TO REVENUES. The amendment failed 16 to 56 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Lisa Baldelli-Hunt (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 16 RELATING TO REVENUES. The amendment failed 20 to 54 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Joseph A. Trillo (R) on June 24, 2009, amendment to Article 16. The amendment failed 10 to 59 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 16 RELATING TO REVENUES. The amendment failed 13 to 57 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Motion by Rep. Robert B. Jacquard (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 16 RELATING TO REVENUES To increase the state gas tax from $0.30 to $0.32 per gallon; to increase hospital licensing fees, and therefore all healthcare costs; to expand reporting of business tax revenues, to allow for the collection of overpayments of health care welfare benefits; to increase penalties on businesses who fail to pay withholding taxes in time; to tax internet sales by applying a 7% sales tax to currently exempt transactions; to require electronic filing of certain tax returns; to tax people for savings they receive by negotiating reductions in business debts; to limit the application of special tax treatment under the Job Development Act to high wage earners; to raise the threshold for the application of the death tax; and to raise taxes on capital gains. The motion passed 44 to 20 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Motion in the House on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 16 RELATING TO REVENUES To increase the state gas tax from $0.30 to $0.32 per gallon; to increase hospital licensing fees, and therefore all healthcare costs; to expand reporting of business tax revenues, to allow for the collection of overpayments of health care welfare benefits; to increase penalties on businesses who fail to pay withholding taxes in time; to tax internet sales by applying a 7% sales tax to currently exempt transactions; to require electronic filing of certain tax returns; to tax people for savings they receive by negotiating reductions in business debts; to limit the application of special tax treatment under the Job Development Act to high wage earners; to raise the threshold for the application of the death tax; and to raise taxes on capital gains. The motion passed 47 to 26 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Motion in the House on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 16 RELATING TO REVENUES. The motion passed 60 to 13 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • The motion passed 62 to 12 in the House on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 16 RELATING TO REVENUES To increase the state gas tax from $0.30 to $0.32 per gallon; to increase hospital licensing fees, and therefore all healthcare costs; to expand reporting of business tax revenues, to allow for the collection of overpayments of health care welfare benefits; to increase penalties on businesses who fail to pay withholding taxes in time; to tax internet sales by applying a 7% sales tax to currently exempt transactions; to require electronic filing of certain tax returns; to tax people for savings they receive by negotiating reductions in business debts; to limit the application of special tax treatment under the Job Development Act to high wage earners; to raise the threshold for the application of the death tax; and to raise taxes on capital gains.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 17 RELATING TO DEBT MANAGEMENT ACT JOINT RESOLUTIONS.
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 17 RELATING TO DEBT MANAGEMENT ACT JOINT RESOLUTIONS. The amendment passed 71 to 0 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Motion in the House on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 17 RELATING TO DEBT MANAGEMENT ACT JOINT RESOLUTIONS. The motion passed 65 to 3 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Motion in the House on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 17 RELATING TO DEBT MANAGEMENT ACT JOINT RESOLUTIONS. The motion passed 65 to 3 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
    • Motion in the House on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 17 RELATING TO DEBT MANAGEMENT ACT JOINT RESOLUTIONS. The motion passed 62 to 6 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • The motion passed 65 to 5 in the House on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 17 RELATING TO DEBT MANAGEMENT ACT JOINT RESOLUTIONS To authorize spending of approximately $11 million for various state projects and to authorize additional liabilities and debts.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Thomas C. Slater (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 18 RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACT To increase certain welfare benefits. The motion passed 67 to 2 in the House on June 24, 2009.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 19 RELATING TO HOSPITAL UNCOMPENSATED CARE.
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 19 RELATING TO HOSPITAL UNCOMPENSATED CARE. The amendment passed 72 to 0 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • The motion passed 72 to 1 in the House on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 19 RELATING TO HOSPITAL UNCOMPENSATED CARE To reduce reimbursement to hospitals for patients that they are forced to serve but who don’t pay, thereby increasing the cost of health care for all patients who do pay.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Thomas C. Slater (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 20 RELATING TO CASH ASSISTANCE To change the implementation date of the limits on how many years a person can receive cash welfare benefits. The motion passed 70 to 1 in the House on June 24, 2009.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Thomas C. Slater (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 21 RELATING TO GENERAL PUBLIC ASSISTANCE – HARDSHIP CONTINGENCY FUND To allow additional cash welfare payments of up to $200.00 per month, to be paid at the discretion of the director of the department of Human Services. The motion passed 67 to 1 in the House on June 24, 2009.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. John A. Savage (R) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 22 RELATING TO CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES WAIVER AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY.
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 22 RELATING TO CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES WAIVER AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY. The amendment passed 68 to 0 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • The motion passed 71 to 1 in the House on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 22 RELATING TO CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES WAIVER AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY To make changes to the laws implementing the reforms to the state Medicaid program.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Thomas C. Slater (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 23 RELATING TO MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
    • Amendment offered by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 23 RELATING TO MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. The amendment passed 70 to 0 in the House on June 24, 2009.
      Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • The motion passed 68 to 0 in the House on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 23 RELATING TO MEDICAL ASSISTANCE To modify laws relating to eligibility for taxpayer funded health care benefits and to make changes to rules governing how much health care practitioners are allowed to earn for providing those health care services.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Amendment offered by Rep. John G. Edwards (D) on June 24, 2009. The amendment failed 18 to 53 in the House on June 24, 2009.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Amendment offered by Rep. Grace Diaz (D) on June 24, 2009. The amendment failed 17 to 53 in the House on June 24, 2009.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Motion by Rep. Steven M. Costantino (D) on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 24 To set the effective date of the state budget. The motion passed 73 to 1 in the House on June 24, 2009.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Passed 69 to 5 in the House on June 24, 2009, the "omnibus" Fiscal Year 2009-2010 budget, which authorizes spending $7.81 billion for all state departments and activities.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Received in the Senate on June 24, 2009, ARTICLE 24 RELATING TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE.
  • Referred to the Senate Finance Committee on June 24, 2009.
    • Reported in the Senate on June 26, 2009.
• Passed 35 to 2 in the Senate on June 26, 2009.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"