oroho

Oroho Bill to Make New Jersey Roadways Safer Passed by Senate

January 1, 2024

Trenton – Senator Steve Oroho’s (R-24) bill to improve the safety of New Jersey roadways by defining ‘personal conveyance’ and expanding the definition of ‘pedestrian’ was passed by the New Jersey Senate. “New Jersey has some of the most congested roadways in the nation so […]

Oroho Bill that Would Help Address EMT Shortage Clears Committee

December 1, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Steven Oroho that would help address the EMT shortage was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee

Oroho & O’Scanlon Offer Support for Small Businesses

August 17, 2023

Sen. Steve Oroho and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon issued a joint statement in support of NJ retail licensed lottery agents after it was announced that the Lottery Commission was considering approving the online sales of lottery tickets.

Oroho Responds to Sen. Codey’s Retirement Announcement

August 15, 2023

Sen. Steven Oroho responded to former Gov. Richard Codey’s announcement today that he will retire from the Legislature at the end of the current term.

Bucco & Oroho: ELEC Law Neutered Election Transparency

August 5, 2023

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Steve Oroho said that the Elections Transparency Act (ETA) signed by Governor Murphy neutered election transparency.

Oroho Bill that Would Increase Financial Transparency Clears Senate

June 27, 2023

New Jerseyans may soon have access to a user-friendly report that summarizes the contents of the NJ Annual Financial Report thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Steven Oroho and approved today by the NJ Senate.

Oroho Bill Protecting Homebuyers from Pitfalls of ‘House Flipping’ Advances

June 2, 2023

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.

Senate Clears Oroho Bill Bolstering Protections of our Financial System

May 23, 2023

Sen. Steve Oroho’s legislation that would increase financial safeguards for state domiciled insurance companies was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Oroho & Testa Slam NYC Congestion Pricing as “Tax Hike on New Jerseyans”

May 17, 2023

Senators Steven Oroho and Michael Testa criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the Transportation Department’s Federal Highway Administration for moving forward with Manhattan’s congestion pricing plan.

Oroho, O’Scanlon, Testa & Steinhardt Slam Murphy’s Mismanagement of Federal Stimulus Money

May 17, 2023

Senators O’Scanlon, Oroho, Testa, and Steinhardt slammed Governor Murphy’s mismanagement of federal COVID block grant funding after reports surfaced that the federal government may rescind idle federal stimulus funds.

Oroho Bill Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Extortion Signed Into Law

May 9, 2023

Sen. Oroho’s bill that would establish the crime of sexual extortion to fight a growing trend that often victimizes minors was signed into law.

Oroho Calls for Murphy Administration to Dedicate Pandemic Relief Funds to Prevent $1 Billion Payroll Tax Increase

April 28, 2023

Sen. Steven Oroho called for the Murphy administration to dedicate pandemic relief funds to the Unemployment Insurance Fund to prevent $1 billion of cumulative payroll tax increases on New Jersey employers.

Oroho & O’Scanlon Respond to State Auditor Report Showing Murphy Administration’s Failure to Use Billions in Federal Pandemic Relief Funds

April 14, 2023

Sen. Steven Oroho and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon responded to a State Auditor report that shows that more than $5 billion in pandemic relief funds remains unspent by the Murphy administration nearly two years after it was received.

Oroho Statement on Partial Restoration of School Funding

March 18, 2023

Statement from Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho on legislation that would partially restore school funding that’s being cut in Gov. Phil Murphy’s FY 2024 State Budget proposal.

Oroho Statement on the Passing of Senator Ron Rice

March 16, 2023

Statement from Sen. Steven Oroho on the passing of former Senator Ron Rice.

Oroho Introduces “Energy Security and Affordability Act” to Ensure Reliable Service, Lower Bills

March 9, 2023

Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho has introduced legislation to ensure that New Jersey is powered by reliable, diverse, and affordable energy sources.

Oroho, Testa & Steinhardt Slam Murphy’s Budget Cuts to Rural Municipal Aid

March 3, 2023

Senate Republicans said millions of dollars in budget cuts to Open Space PILOT Aid in Gov. Phil Murphy’s FY 2024 state budget proposal will drive property tax increases in more than 100 small rural communities across New Jersey.

Oroho Says Massive Spending Increases, Failed Tax Relief Are Hallmarks of Murphy’s Budget Proposal

March 1, 2023

Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho said Gov. Phil Murphy’s latest budget increases spending by billions while missing the mark on tax relief, school funding, and transparency.

Senate Approves Oroho Bill that Would Protect Individuals with Disabilities

February 28, 2023

Parents of children with disabilities may soon be able to file a complaint for guardianship six months before a child reaches the age of 18 thanks to bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Steven Oroho and approved today by the New Jersey Senate.

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

February 16, 2023

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 vehicles by 2035.

Governor Signs Oroho Bill Allowing Special Events on Preserved Farmland

February 4, 2023

Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Steven Oroho that would authorize special social events on preserved farmland was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.

Senate Passes Oroho Bill Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Extortion

February 3, 2023

Sen. Oroho’s bipartisan bill establishing the crime of sexual extortion to protect young victims was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Oroho: New Jerseyans Can’t Afford More of Murphy’s Expensive Green Energy Extremism

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023

Sen. Steven Oroho responded to Gov. Phil Murphy’s announcement that planning has begun for the next iteration of his Energy Master Plan by warning that New Jerseyans can’t afford his existing green energy roadmap.

Committee Approves Oroho Bill that Would Protect Individuals with Disabilities

January 21, 2023January 20, 2023

Parents of children with disabilities may soon be able to file a complaint for guardianship six months before a child turns 18 thanks to bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Steven Oroho and approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Oroho: Federal Judge Confirms Murphy’s New Concealed Carry Law Is Likely Unconstitutional, Issues Temporary Order Preventing Enforcement

January 13, 2023

After a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order to prevent Gov. Murphy’s unconstitutional new restrictions on concealed carry permit holders from being enforced, Sen. Steven Oroho said it’s a victory for the 2nd Amendment and the rights of law-abiding citizens to protect themselves.