New Jersey Senate committee advances anti gun bill package to full chamber vote
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Law & Public Safety Committee has advanced a series of gun control bills that were previously approved by the General Assembly in March. The legislation…
Bill to create criminal mental health Diversion program in NJ advances
TRENTON, NJ – Criminals with mental health issues could soon avoid jail time under a new law being pushed through the legislature in Trenton. The Senate Judiciary Committee has issued a favorable…
Committee Advances Singer Bill Establishing Reimbursement Rate for Traumatic Brain Injury Special Care Nursing Facilities
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would establish a minimum NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for traumatic brain injury special care nursing facilities was approved today by committee.…
Senate Advances Pennacchio Bill Establishing “Atomic Veterans Day” in New Jersey
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio designating July 16 of each year as Atomic Veterans Day was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.…
Ukraine says it advances in south, stops Russian attack in east
KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s armed forces have halted a Russian offensive towards the cities of Kupiansk and Lyman in the east of the country, and are advancing in the south, a senior…
O’Scanlon Bill Prioritizing School Funding Advances
Sen. Declan O'Scanlon's bill that exempts certain school districts from state aid cuts was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…
Senate Advances Singer Bill Boosting Services for Adult Day Care Centers
Adult day care centers may soon accommodate the religious dietary needs of individuals thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer and approved today by the New Jersey Senate.…
Bucco: Murphy Refuses to Discuss Extreme Costs & Future Mandates as His Green Energy Plan Advances
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said Gov. Phil Murphy continues to refuse to discuss the huge costs and State mandates likely coming down the pike as he plows forward with his plans to…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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'…
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.…
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.…
Bucco Bill to Bolster Employment Opportunities in the Healthcare Industry Advances
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco's bill that would bolster employment in New Jersey's healthcare industry was approved by the Senate Labor Committee.…
Bucco Bill Giving Municipalities More Options to Purchase Firefighting Equipment Advances
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.…
Singer Bill Honoring WWII Veteran Advances
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
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.…
Oroho Bill Protecting Homebuyers from Pitfalls of ‘House Flipping’ Advances
Sen. Steve Oroho's bill that would increase protections for homebuyers when purchasing recently renovated properties was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.…
Stanfield Bill Expanding Small-Dollar Property Tax Refunds Advances
Sen. Jean Stanfield's bill that would increase the dollar amount limit for property tax refunds and certain cancellations made by authorized municipal employees was advanced by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs…
Senate Advances House GOP’s Bill To Block Biden’s Student Debt Relief Plan
Senate Advances House GOP’s Bill To Block Biden’s Student Debt Relief Plan Arjun Singh on May 31, 2023 The Senate has advanced a measure to a final vote that would block President…
Senate Advances Corrado Bill that Would Address Teacher Shortage
School districts in New Jersey may soon be able to hire recently retired teachers to fill gaps in staffing thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado and approved by the New…
Bucco Bill Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence Advances
Sen. Bucco's bill that supports victims of domestic violence by allowing plaintiffs to obtain police evidence to support their case was approved by the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.…
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