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.…
Bucco, Polistina & Testa: Feds are Taking Whale Deaths Seriously While Murphy Administration Dawdles
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco, Sen. Vince Polistina, and Sen. Michael Testa said they are glad the GAO has opened an investigation into the impact of offshore wind development on whale deaths along…
June 16, 2023
Singer Bill Banning The Sale of Menthol Cigarettes Advances
Sen. Robert Singer's bill that would ban the sale of menthol-flavored cigarettes was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizen Committee.…
June 16, 2023
Schepisi Bill that Raises Awareness for Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning Advances
Sen. Holly Schepisi's bill that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee.…
June 16, 2023
Singer Bill Establishing Pilot Program for Individuals with Disabilities Clears Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would create a one-year pilot program for individuals with disabilities to address social and community inclusion needs was approved today in committee.…
June 16, 2023
O’Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Crackdown on Underage Alcohol and Cannabis Use
Sen. O'Scanlon introduced a bill that would reinstate penalties for underage possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis.…
June 15, 2023
Testa & Bucco Renew Calls to End COVID-19 State of Emergency
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.…
June 15, 2023
Ruiz, O’Scanlon Bill to Prohibit Sale of Delta-8 THC Products
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…
June 14, 2023
Singer Bill Supporting Affordable Nonpublic School Transportation Advances
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.…
June 13, 2023
O’Scanlon Bill to Help Crime Victims Clears Budget & Appropriations Committee
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…
June 13, 2023
Polistina Bill Authorizing Online Gambling Through 2033 Advances
Sen. Vince Polistina's bill that supports and extends casinos' use of online gambling was advanced by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…
June 13, 2023
Corrado Measure that Would Cut Government Red Tape for Surviving Spouses Clears Committee
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.…
June 13, 2023
Committee Advances Pennacchio/Durr Bill Securing Access to Public Lakes for Recreational Fisherman
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.…
June 13, 2023
Bramnick Measure Extending Tuition Benefits to Military Members Clears Committee
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'…
June 13, 2023
Bucco Bill to Establish “Richard Rescorla Day” in NJ Advances
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.…
June 13, 2023
Singer Bill Promotes Innovation Through Expanded Grant Opportunities
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.…
June 13, 2023
Bucco & Corrado Bill Supporting Veterans’ Mental Health Advances
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'…
June 13, 2023
Bucco Bill Providing Tax Relief for Veterans Advances
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.…
June 13, 2023
Stanfield Bill Revising Farmland Appraisal Process Advances
Sen. Jean Stanfield's bill that would help preserve more farmland in New Jersey was approved by the Senate Economic Growth Committee.…
June 9, 2023
Bucco: If Democrats’ Green Energy Plan Is Such a Great Idea, Why Delay a Vote Until After the Election?
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…
June 7, 2023
Bramnick Drafting “Fair Fight” Legislation
Sen. Jon Bramnick is drafting 'fair fight' legislation to deter and more forcefully punish gang assaults by multiple people against an individual.…
June 6, 2023
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