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Bucco Introduces OPRA Reform Bill to Counter the Exploitation of Young New Jerseyans

Today, Sen. Tony Bucco introduced a bill to protect New Jerseyans from bad-faith OPRA requests involving young individuals who are subjects of body-worn camera (BWC) footage under certain circumstances.…

Senate Clears Singer Bill to Protect New Jerseyans from Predatory Contractors

Sen. Robert Singer's bill that would establish a professional board to regulate home improvement and home elevation contractors was approved by the New Jersey Senate.…

Senate Clears Stanfield Bill Revising Farmland Appraisal Process

Sen. Jean Stanfield's bill that would help preserve more farmland in New Jersey was passed by the New Jersey Senate.…

Senate Approves Bucco Bill to Require Pothole Data in Annual DOT Report

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco's bill that would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to begin providing information about potholes in their annual report to the Legislature was passed by the New Jersey…

Bramnick & Bucco Call for Action on Legislation After Press Investigation Finds State Government Agencies Not Answering the Phone

After a press investigation found that state government agencies aren't answering the phone when people call for help, Sen. Jon Bramnick and Sen. Tony Bucco said it's time to pass a bill…

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Bramnick Bill to Teach Students How to Cope With Grief Advances

Sen. Bramnick's bill that instructs school districts to teach high school students about how to cope with grief was advanced by the Senate Education Committee.…

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Bramnick Bill to Protect People from Being Unknowingly Tracked Advances

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s legislation that criminalizes the use of a tracking device or software to track someone without their consent was approved today by the Senate Judiciary Committee.…

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Corrado Comments After Consideration of State Board of Education Nominee Removed from Judiciary Committee Agenda

Sen. Kristin Corrado thanked Chairman Brian Stack after the nomination of Mary Bennett to the State Board of Education was pulled from the agenda of the Senate Judiciary Committee's meeting on February…

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Senate Republicans Set Priorities for Responsible Budget Proposal Ahead of Governor’s Speech

With Gov. Phil Murphy set to deliver the annual budget message next week to the Legislature, Senate Republicans laid out their priorities for a responsible state budget.…

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As Whale Deaths Rise, Senate Republicans Call for Temporary Halt to Wind Farm Survey Work

Senate Republicans are calling for Gov. Phil Murphy to temporarily halt wind farm development work that might be linked to a sudden spike in whale deaths around the Jersey Shore.…

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Testa Introduces Bill Package Aimed at Criminal Justice Reform

Sen. Michael Testa introduced several criminal justice reform bills this week aimed directly at reducing crime, imposing harsher penalties for lawbreaking, supporting our police, and protecting all New Jerseyans.…

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Singer Calls for More Marine Wildlife Oversight

Sen. Singer is calling for more oversight of marine wildlife after a ninth whale was reported dead along the New Jersey coastline.…

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Pennacchio: Does Anyone in Power in Trenton Give a Sh*t About Our Veterans Homes?

A day after it was revealed that the State-run veterans home at Menlo Park was hit by hundreds of thousands of dollars of penalties for failing to care for its residents and…

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Committee Advances Testa Bill Increasing Transparency for Homeowners

Individuals who are not licensed real estate agents will be required to notify homeowners of that fact before soliciting for a sale thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Michael Testa and approved…

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Corrado Bill to Encourage Participation in Low Income Household Water Assistance Program Approved

Sen. Corrado's bill compelling water companies to participate in the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program was approved by the Senate Economic Growth Committee.…

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Bucco Bill to Support Arts and Culture Organizations Advances

Sen. Bucco's bill appropriating $70 million to support arts and culture organizations was advanced by the Senate Economic Growth Committee.…

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Singer Introduces Bill to Provide Relief to Drivers with IBD, IBS & Crohn’s Disease

Sen. Robert Singer has introduced legislation that would provide relief to drivers who suffer from certain bowel and gastrointestinal disorders.…

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Pennacchio/Bucco/Oroho Bill Providing $17 Million to Support Lakes Advances

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio, Sen. Tony Bucco, and Sen. Steven Oroho to supply critical funding to maintain Lake Hopatcong, Greenwood Lake, and other lakes in the Highlands and Pinelands regions…

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Oroho & Bucco Say Murphy’s Plan to Require Green Energy & EVs by 2035 is Extreme, Expensive & Totally Unrealistic

Sen. Steven Oroho and Sen. Anthony M. Bucco blasted Governor Phil Murphy's announcement that he is accelerating his green energy plans and will require the use of 100% renewable energy and electric…

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Polistina Urges Gov. Murphy to Issue 30-Day Moratorium on Wind Development to Investigate Whale Deaths

Senator Vince Polistina (R-2) sent a letter to Governor Murphy today to express concern about a rising number of East Coast whale deaths and to request a 30-day moratorium on offshore wind…

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10th District Legislators Urge Murphy Administration to Halt Offshore Wind Projects

In response to reports of a ninth dead whale washing up along the Jersey shore, Senator Holzapfel and Assemblymen McGuckin and Catalano have called on the Murphy Administration to halt all offshore…

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Connors, Rumpf & Gove to Introduce Legislation Requiring Schools to Report All Assaults Resulting in Injury to Police

In response to incidents involving the tragic death of Central Regional High School student Adriana Kuch, Sen. Christopher Connors, Asm/ Brian Rumpf, and Asw. DiAnne Gove intend to introduce legislation that would…

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Bucco Bill to Enhance Punishment for Auto Theft Crimes Advances

Sen. Bucco's bill that increases penalties for auto theft crimes was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…

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10th District Legislators Introduce Toll Relief Program Legislation for E-ZPass Commuters

To provide some financial relief for commuters, Senator Holzapfel and Assemblymen McGuckin and Catalano have introduced a bill to appropriate $250 million to the NJTA and SJTA in the form of a toll…

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