Monday Preview: Senate to Consider Two Important Laws Proposed by Bramnick
The New Jersey Senate will consider two important laws proposed by Sen. Jon Bramnick during its session on Monday.
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Holzapfel: Lock up the Criminals not the Merchandise
Sen. Jim Holzapfel is calling on the New Jersey Legislature to approve his bill that would impose strict penalties for engaging in gang shoplifting.
Committee Clears Bramnick Bill that Would Stop Trespassers from Harming Animals at Zoos
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jon Bramnick that would establish penalties and liability for causing harm to wild animals was approved today by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Bucco Chides Trenton Democrats for Unbalanced Hearing on Whale & Dolphin Deaths
Sen. Tony Bucco criticized Trenton Democrats’ hearing on marine mammal deaths today as a one-sided conversation devoid of critical perspectives.
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.
Pennacchio & Durr Express Support for Hanover School District Policy to Keep Parents Informed
Sen. Joe Pennacchio and Sen. Ed Durr expressed support for a policy adopted by the Hanover Township Board of Education that requires staff to notify parents when they become aware of anything that may impact a student’s well-being.
Polistina Bill Expanding PFRS and SPRS Beneficiaries Advances
Sen. Polistina’s bill that expands the eligibility of surviving children to receive pension benefits from deceased members of the SPRS and the PFRS was approved by the State Government, Wagering, Tourism, and Historic Preservation Senate Committee.
GOP leaders warn Gopal’s power grab will eliminate competition not corruption
Sen. Oroho and Asm. DiMaio warned that legislation sponsored by Sen. Vin Gopal to ban county constitutional officers from serving as county party leaders will deal a blow to the electoral process, not prevent conflicts of interest.
Bramnick’s Gang Shoplifting Bill Needed More Than Ever
In response to the theft that occurred at the Dior store in Short Hills, Sen. Jon Bramnick is calling on the New Jersey Legislature to pass his bill that would make gang shoplifting a crime.
Oroho & Testa Slam NYC Congestion Pricing as “Tax Hike on New Jerseyans”
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.
REVISED: Bucco and “WITH Grace Initiative” to Host Childhood Cancer Advocacy Day on June 20
Sen. Anthony Bucco and WITH Grace Initiative will host Childhood Cancer Advocacy Day to help advocate for the youngest cancer survivors, raise awareness for childhood cancer, and discuss ways to fund pediatric cancer research.
Oroho, O’Scanlon, Testa & Steinhardt Slam Murphy’s Mismanagement of Federal Stimulus Money
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.
Governor Signs Senator Bramnick’s Seinfeld Bill
Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill that requires telemarketers to identify themselves and who they represent within the first 30 seconds of a sales call was signed into law.
District 10 Lawmakers: Murphy’s DEP Just Issued a $266,000 Fine…to Itself
Sen. Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano are asking how the New Jersey DEP is going to issue a fine to the Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Bureau of Land Management.
Corrado Bill Improving Road Safety for Individuals with Disabilities Signed into Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that would allow individuals diagnosed with a communication disability to indicate that status on their driver’s license was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.
Committee Clears Stanfield Bill that Would Update Funding for Environmental Infrastructure Projects
The Senate Environment and Energy Committee advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Jean Stanfield that would approve the updated Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Plan of the NJIB.
Testa: Is Murphy’s DOH Changing School Vaccine Requirements Without Notifying Parents?
Sen. Michael Testa called on Governor Murphy to clarify the intent of a request from the Department of Health (DOH) for proposed rule revisions on vaccine requirements for students.
Corrado Bill Protecting Newborn Babies Advances
Sen. Corrado’s bill that protects the lives of newborn babies by giving parents more options to surrender their infants safely and anonymously was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizen Committee.
Bucco Says Democrats Can “No Longer Ignore” Whale Deaths
Sen. Bucco issued a response after Assembly Democrats announced that they will be holding a hearing to discuss marine mammal deaths in New Jersey.