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Testa & Bucco Renew Calls to End COVID-19 State of Emergency

Press ReleaseJune 15, 20230210 views

Sen. Michael Testa and Sen. Anthony Bucco issued a response after Governor Murphy lifted COVID-19 vaccination requirements for health care employees but didn’t end New Jersey’s pandemic state of emergency.

Ruiz, O’Scanlon Bill to Prohibit Sale of Delta-8 THC Products

Press ReleaseJune 14, 20230273 views

The Senate Law & Public Safety Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon to prohibit the production and sale of products containing delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Singer Bill Supporting Affordable Nonpublic School Transportation Advances

Press ReleaseJune 13, 20230164 views

Sen. Robert Singer’s bill that would help more nonpublic school students receive reliable busing services was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

O’Scanlon Bill to Help Crime Victims Clears Budget & Appropriations Committee

Press ReleaseJune 13, 20230158 views

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon’s bill that unifies services for crime victims within the newly created Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance (VIVA) in the Department of Law and Public Safety was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Polistina Bill Authorizing Online Gambling Through 2033 Advances

Press ReleaseJune 13, 20230157 views

Sen. Vince Polistina’s bill that supports and extends casinos’ use of online gambling was advanced by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Corrado Measure that Would Cut Government Red Tape for Surviving Spouses Clears Committee

Press ReleaseJune 13, 20230131 views

The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that allows the surviving spouse of a decedent to use their motor vehicle until the registration expires.

Committee Advances Pennacchio/Durr Bill Securing Access to Public Lakes for Recreational Fisherman

Press ReleaseJune 13, 20230166 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio and Sen. Ed Durr that would preserve access to any state-owned lake that is open to boats was approved in committee.

Bramnick Measure Extending Tuition Benefits to Military Members Clears Committee

Press ReleaseJune 13, 20230298 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jon Bramnick that would allow military members and their dependents to qualify for resident tuition rates at county colleges was advanced today by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Bucco Bill to Establish “Richard Rescorla Day” in NJ Advances

Press ReleaseJune 13, 20230179 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Bucco that would designate May 27 of each year as Richard Rescorla Day was approved today by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Singer Bill Promotes Innovation Through Expanded Grant Opportunities

Press ReleaseJune 13, 20230178 views

Sen. Robert Singer’s bill that would expand certain grant opportunities for individuals employed at state colleges and universities was approved by the State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Senate Committee.

Bucco & Corrado Bill Supporting Veterans’ Mental Health Advances

Press ReleaseJune 13, 20230171 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Kristin Corrado’s bill that would designate September 22nd of each year as Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Day was approved by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Bucco Bill Providing Tax Relief for Veterans Advances

Press ReleaseJune 13, 20230163 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco’s bill that would provide necessary income tax relief for Veterans was approved by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Stanfield Bill Revising Farmland Appraisal Process Advances

Press ReleaseJune 9, 20230215 views

Sen. Jean Stanfield’s bill that would help preserve more farmland in New Jersey was approved by the Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Bucco: If Democrats’ Green Energy Plan Is Such a Great Idea, Why Delay a Vote Until After the Election?

Press ReleaseJune 7, 20230243 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco asked why Democrats would delay a vote on legislation requiring New Jersey to transition to 100% clean energy by 2035 until after November’s legislative elections if it’s such a great idea.

Bramnick Drafting “Fair Fight” Legislation

Press ReleaseJune 6, 20230128 views

Sen. Jon Bramnick is drafting ‘fair fight’ legislation to deter and more forcefully punish gang assaults by multiple people against an individual.

Senate Republicans Propose FY 2024 Budget Plan with $6 Billion of New Tax Relief, More Debt Reduction, Spending Moderation & Greater Transparency

Press ReleaseJune 6, 20230261 views

The Republican members of the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee proposed more than $6 billion of new tax relief, $1 billion for debt reduction, and greater transparency and fairness in State spending in a detailed plan to amend Gov. Murphy’s proposed FY 2024 State Budget.

Durr: Attributing the Deaths of Whales Disoriented by Wind Survey Work to Ship Strikes Is Disingenuous

Press ReleaseJune 6, 20230221 views

Sen. Ed Durr issued the following response after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) determined that the deaths of two humpback whales were caused by vessel strikes off the coast of New York and New Jersey.

Bucco Bill to Bolster Employment Opportunities in the Healthcare Industry Advances

Press ReleaseJune 6, 20230168 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco’s bill that would bolster employment in New Jersey’s healthcare industry was approved by the Senate Labor Committee.

Testa & Durr: Despite Democrat Fearmongering, Nobody Is Looking to Ban Books

Press ReleaseJune 3, 20230238 views

Sen. Michael Testa and Sen. Ed Durr said that despite fearmongering from Gov. Phil Murphy and Trenton Democrats, nobody is looking to ban books of any kind.

Testa Renews Call for Criminal Justice Reforms to Help Towns Maintain Law & Order

Press ReleaseJune 3, 20230158 views

Sen. Michael Testa is calling on the New Jersey Legislature to approve criminal justice reform bills that would help towns to reverse a trend of lawlessness by drunk and rowdy teenagers.

Bucco Bill Giving Municipalities More Options to Purchase Firefighting Equipment Advances

Press ReleaseJune 3, 20230137 views

Sen. Anthony Bucco’s bill that enables municipalities to extend the time to permanently finance the purchase of new firefighting apparatus was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Connors, Rumpf & Gove Introduce Bill to Create Fund for Volunteer Fire Companies

Press ReleaseJune 2, 20230163 views

Sen. Christopher Connors, Asm. Brian Rumpf, and Asw. DiAnne Gove have introduced legislation to support the financial needs of volunteer fire companies.

Schepisi Introduces Bill to Honor Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning and Raise Awareness

Press ReleaseJune 2, 20230143 views

Sen. Holly Schepisi introduced a joint resolution, SJR-128, to designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day.

Singer Bill Honoring WWII Veteran Advances

Press ReleaseJune 2, 20230216 views

Sen. Robert Singer’s bill that would designate a portion of State Highway Route 71 in honor of World War II veteran John Tarantino was advanced by the Senate Transportation Committee.

Committee Advances Holzapfel Bill Cracking Down on Noisy, Illegal Mufflers and Exhaust Systems

Press ReleaseJune 2, 20230144 views

The Senate Transportation Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Jim Holzapfel that would increase penalties for modifying car exhaust systems to make them excessively noisy.