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Bucco Bill Giving Municipalities More Options to Purchase Firefighting Equipment Advances

June 3, 2023

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

June 2, 2023

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

June 2, 2023

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

June 2, 2023

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

June 2, 2023

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

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.

Stanfield Bill Expanding Small-Dollar Property Tax Refunds Advances

June 2, 2023

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 Committee.

Bucco & O’Scanlon: Let’s Help New Jersey to Stay Safe this Summer

June 1, 2023

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon said it’s time to undo some mistakes that were made with juvenile criminal justice reforms to help New Jersey stay safe this summer.

Durr Blasts Democrat Bill that Would Punish Schools for Respecting Parental Rights

June 1, 2023

Sen. Ed Durr blasted a new Democrat-sponsored bill that would impose financial penalties on school districts that remove [censored]ographic books from school libraries at the request of concerned parents.

District 10 Lawmakers to Introduce Bill Prohibiting State Agencies from Fining One Another

May 26, 2023

In response to the DEP issuing a fine against the Division of Fish & Wildlife, District 10 lawmakers will introduce legislation that will prohibit state agencies from imposing civil penalties on other state agencies or bureaus.

Durr Sponsors $4.32 Billion of “Give It Back” Property Tax Relief for Towns & Counties

May 26, 2023

Sen. Ed Durr is sponsoring legislation that would provide $4.32 billion of ‘Give It Back’ property tax relief to every town and county in New Jersey, including more than $100 million to the 3rd Legislative District.

Senate Advances Corrado Bill that Would Address Teacher Shortage

May 24, 2023

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 Jersey Senate.

9th District Delegation: Trenton Doesn’t Get that the Cost of Living is too High for Residents

May 24, 2023

As the FY2024 State Budget hearings wind to a close, District 9 lawmakers are calling on the Murphy Administration and their legislative colleagues to make tax relief and corresponding government spending cuts priorities.

Senate Republicans Announce $4.32 Billion of “Give It Back” Property Tax Relief for Towns & Counties

May 24, 2023

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon and Sen. Michael Testa announced a plan to provide $4.32 billion of ‘Give It Back’ property tax relief to New Jersey’s towns and counties.

Pennacchio & Bucco Vote “NO” on Bill that Would Pack More High-Density Housing into Towns

May 23, 2023

Sen. Joe Pennacchio and Sen. Anthony M. Bucco voted against legislation today that they warned would lead to higher-density housing developments in many New Jersey towns.

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.

Senate Approves Stanfield Bill that Would Update Funding for Environmental Infrastructure Projects

May 23, 2023

The NJ Senate advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Jean Stanfield that would approve the updated Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Plan of the NJIB.

Senate Clears Senator Bramnick’s Bill to Teach Students How to Cope With Grief

May 23, 2023

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s legislation that instructs school districts to teach students how to cope with grief and loss was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Bramnick Bill Permitting Stalking Victims to Obtain Restraining Order Against Strangers Heads to Governor’s Desk

May 23, 2023

The New Jersey Senate gave final legislative approval to a bill sponsored by Sen. Jon Bramnick that permits stalking victims to obtain restraining orders against strangers.

O’Scanlon: “I Have a Solution to the Congestion Pricing Debacle”

May 20, 2023

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon urged lawmakers to pass the Automated Enforcement Inoculation Act to protect New Jersey drivers from predatory fines for out-of-state traffic violations.