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Bucco Introduces OPRA Reform Bill to Counter the Exploitation of Young New Jerseyans

January 1, 2024

Today, Sen. Tony Bucco introduced a bill to protect New Jerseyans from bad-faith OPRA requests involving young individuals who are subjects of body-worn camera (BWC) footage under certain circumstances.

Senate Clears Singer Bill to Protect New Jerseyans from Predatory Contractors

January 1, 2024

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.

Senate Clears Stanfield Bill Revising Farmland Appraisal Process

January 1, 2024

Sen. Jean Stanfield’s bill that would help preserve more farmland in New Jersey was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Senate Approves Bucco Bill to Require Pothole Data in Annual DOT Report

January 1, 2024

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco’s bill that would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to begin providing information about potholes in their annual report to the Legislature was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Senate Clears Bucco Resolution Recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the State of Israel

January 1, 2024

A bipartisan resolution sponsored by Senator Anthony Bucco that recognizes the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.

Corrado Calls on Murphy to Declare State of Emergency After Historic Flooding

January 1, 2024

Sen. Kristin Corrado called on Gov. Murphy to declare a State of Emergency for areas recently impacted by life-threatening floods in North Jersey.

Senator Bramnick’s Bill Will Teach Grief and Loss to High School Students

January 1, 2024

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill to teach grief and loss to high school students is expected to pass the Assembly this week and head to the Governor’s desk for signature.

O’Scanlon Bill to Reduce Vehicle Registration Burden for New Jerseyans Clears Committee

January 1, 2024

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon’s bill that would permit New Jersey drivers to renew their vehicle’s registration on a bi-annual basis was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee.

Polistina Doubles Down on Protecting Casino Workers from Secondhand Smoke

January 1, 2024

Today, Senator Vince Polistina (R-02) announced his intention to propose a new bill to eliminate casino workers from secondhand smoke exposure after S-264 was removed from the Senate Health Committee agenda for Thursday, December 14. “It is disappointing that after two years of advocating and […]

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 […]

Sen. Singer Bill to Protect New Jerseyans from Predatory Contactors Advances from Committee

December 1, 2023

Sen. Robert Singer released a statement today after S-1890 was advanced by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Schepisi Re-ups Call to Establish Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission

December 1, 2023

Sen. Holly Schepisi released a statement today after news broke of Connecticut’s Governor withdrawing his plan to mandate future EV purchases by 2035 after bi-partisan pushback from Connecticut’s Legislative Regulation Review Committee.

Stanfield Bill Revising Farmland Appraisal Process Clears Budget Committee

December 1, 2023

Sen. Jean Stanfield’s bill that would help preserve more farmland in New Jersey was cleared by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

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

In Letter to ELEC, Polistina Calls for Investigation into Dark Money Groups

December 1, 2023

In a letter to the Election Law Enforcement Commission, Sen. Vince Polistina called for a full investigation into the dark money organizations that attempted to make a mockery of New Jersey’s election laws.

Governor Signs Corrado Bill Making Public Transportation Safer for People with Disabilities

December 1, 2023

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon be able to enjoy safer, more mobility friendly streets thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado and signed into law by Gov. Murphy.

Signed into Law: Singer Bill Establishing Reimbursement Rate for Traumatic Brain Injury Nursing Facilities

December 1, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that establishes a minimum NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for traumatic brain injury special care nursing facilities was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.

Committee Advances Connors-Rumpf-Gove Bill To Create Fund for Volunteer Fire Companies

December 1, 2023

The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee voted to advance legislation today sponsored by Sen. Christopher Connors, Asm. Brian Rumpf, and Asw. DiAnne Gove that would support the financial needs of volunteer fire companies.

Pennacchio Bill to Credit Students for Completing Fire Academy Courses Clears Committee

December 1, 2023

Sen. Joe Pennacchio’s bill that would provide course credits for high school students who become volunteer firefighters was approved by the Senate Education Committee.

O’Scanlon, Scharfenberger & Flynn to Governor Murphy On Offshore Wind – ‘We Told You So.’

November 1, 2023

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon, Asw. Victoria Flynn and Asm. Gerry Scharfenberger released a statement regarding news that the offshore wind energy dealings between Ørsted and New Jersey are seemingly collapsing.

ICYMI: Testa Statement on Ørsted Withdrawing from Offshore Wind Project

November 1, 2023

In response to Ørsted’s announcement that it is withdrawing from New Jersey’s offshore wind project, Senator Michael Testa issued the following statement.

Statement by Senate Minority Leader Bucco on Orsted Withdrawing From Offshore Wind Project

November 1, 2023

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco issued the following statement in response to Orsted announcing that they are withdrawing from New Jersey’s offshore wind project.

Singer to be Honored with “Legislative Champion Award” by NJ Commission on Cancer Research

November 1, 2023

Sen. Robert Singer will be honored with the “Legislative Champion Award” by the New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research (NJCCR) on November 15.

District 10 Legislators: Murphy Should Unequivocally Support Lowering the Cost of Tolls

November 1, 2023

District 10 Legislators issued the following joint statement after Gov. Murphy announced that he was vetoing the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s proposed toll increases.

10th District Legislators Blast Murphy Over Regressive Toll Tax Increases

November 1, 2023

Legislators from the 10th District blasted the Murphy administration after the New Jersey Turnpike Authority approved a $2.6 billion budget that calls for a 3% toll tax increase.

Bucco & O’Scanlon Slam Murphy For Avoiding Real Issues Like the Affordability Crisis

November 1, 2023

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon slammed Governor Murphy for avoiding real issues like the affordability crisis in New Jersey after a new report ranked New Jersey as the worst state on the 2024 State Business Tax Climate Index.

Corrado: Problems With Bail Reform Need to Be Addressed to Protect New Jerseyans and Retain Law Enforcement Personnel

November 1, 2023

Sen. Kristin Corrado encouraged lawmakers to return to Trenton to address critical flaws in New Jersey bail reform that are putting Law Enforcement Officers and New Jerseyans’ lives at risk.

O’Scanlon Calls on New Jersey Local Finance Board to Enforce Laws Against Unconscionable Jersey City “Boat Checks”

November 1, 2023

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon sent a letter to the New Jersey Local Finance Board calling on members to enforce laws against the unlawful waste of taxpayer dollars on boat checks.

Testa Urges State to Stop Jersey City’s Risky Deficit Scheme

November 1, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa sent a letter to the New Jersey Local Finance Board requesting that they soundly reject Jersey City’s proposal to issue $182 million of debt.

O’Scanlon to Reintroduce Bill Revoking Public Pensions for Corrupt Officials

October 1, 2023

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon announced that he is reintroducing legislation from 2008 that would revoke public pensions for government officials and employees who are convicted of any crime while in office. Sen. Edward Durr will sign on as a co-prime sponsor of the bill.

Durr to Introduce Bill to Increase Mandatory Minimums for Bribery Convictions

October 1, 2023

Sen. Ed Durr intends to introduce a bill that would establish a mandatory minimum term of incarceration for sentencing related to bribery charges.

Senator Bucco Applauds Funding for Key Morris County Initiatives

October 1, 2023

Sen. Anthony Bucco issued the following statement in response to several key resources and programs receiving critical funding in Morris County.

Testa Bill to Address Developer Bribes in New Jersey

October 1, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa introduced legislation to address developer bribes in New Jersey after multiple reports of corruption have flown under the radar.

Bucco Joins Call for Resignation of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez

October 1, 2023

Senate Minority Leader Anthony Bucco has called for the resignation of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez following multiple allegations made in a federal indictment.

Testa Calls For Special Legislative Committee to Investigate Attorney General’s Office

October 1, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa called on the Legislature to return to Trenton immediately to authorize subpoena power for the Senate Judiciary Committee and retain special counsel to facilitate a thorough investigation of the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office handling of a 2019 prosecution.