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29 Jan: Turner Clean Elections Measure Through Committee

TRENTON – The Senate State Government Committee today approved “The 2007 New Jersey Fair and Clean Elections Pilot Project Act” sponsored by Senator Shirley K. Turner.

“As the Legislature has attempted to hash out the issue of property tax reform, we are learning why this is an issue of paramount concern to the citizens of New Jersey,” said Senator Turner. “New Jersey residents need property tax reform, yet their own representatives cannot agree on any one idea because there are too many interests involved in the decision making.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Richard J. Codey

29 Jan: Committee Approves Codey Proposal Togive Parents Greater Oversight Of Teenage Drivers

TRENTON – The Senate Transportation Committee today gave the green light to bill S-2480, sponsored by Senate President Richard J. Codey (D-Essex), which would enhance driver safety by giving parents greater supervision over their child’s driving practices. The bill would allow parents access to their child’s official driving records from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.

“As a parent of young drivers, I know how hard it is to keep tabs on them and how many nights are spent worrying when they’re out driving,” said Sen. Codey. “Once they leave the house, it’s almost impossible to tell how they handle themselves behind the wheel. This proposal would allow parents to monitor their child’s driving record to see if they have any offenses, and hopefully encourage kids to be more cautious, knowing their parents can track their record.”

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29 Jan: Coniglio Measure Would Honor First Black State Legislators

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Joseph Coniglio, which would honor New Jersey’s first black legislators, Assemblyman Walter Gilbert Alexander, R-Orange, and Senator Hutchins F. Inge, D-Newark, was unanimously approved today by the Senate State Government Committee.

“Assemblyman Alexander and Senator Inge overcame the racism of their respective time periods and won their seats because they were the best men for the job,” said Senator Coniglio, D-Bergen, who chairs the Senate State Government Panel. “It’s only fitting that we show our respect and admiration for these trailblazers in New Jersey State government.”

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29 Jan: Health Departments Would Get Advanced Notice Of Environmental Clean-Ups Under Buono Measure

TRENTON – The Senate Environment Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Senator Barbara Buono that would require that county and local health departments receive advance notice of any hazardous site remediation undertaken within their jurisdiction.

“The involvement of county and local health departments is critical in protecting residents from potential health hazards caused by these remediations,” said Senator Buono, D-Middlesex. “We saw with the Ford Plant clean-up that while the end result is a healthier environment for residents, the steps taken to get there can be dangerous.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Richard J. Codey

29 Jan: Codey Proposal To Erase Discriminatory And Insensitive

TRENTON – The Senate State Government Committee today approved a measure sponsored by Senate President Richard J. Codey that would erase more than 150 years of discrimination in New Jersey’s constitution by removing insensitive and discriminatory language that currently bars certain groups from voting rights. SCR-134 proposes a constitutional amendment that would replace the language that currently reads: “No idiot or insane person should enjoy the right of suffrage.”

“This is yet another big step towards removing the stigma of mental illness,” said Sen. Codey. “We must bring mental health into the new century. The fact that this language has remained in our constitution for so long is a disgrace. Not only is it insensitive, but it does not take into account the individual circumstances of people with varying degrees of disabilities.”

By DMUAdmin Fred H. Madden Jr Joseph Vitale News & Releases

29 Jan: Madden/Vitale Bill To Improve Response Time For Organ Donation Clears Senate Budget And Appropriations Panel

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Fred H. Madden and Joseph F. Vitale that would require the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to share donor information with federally-approved organ donation agencies was unanimously approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations committee.

“In essence, the decision to become an organ donor is one to give the gift of life to a perfect stranger,” said Senator Madden, D-Camden and Gloucester. “By easing the organ donation process, potential donors and their families would be able to help other people who so desperately need a second chance at life, without having to cut through a lot of bureaucracy and red tape. Organ donation does not have to be a long, drawn out process.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Steve Sweeney

29 Jan: Sweeney/Fisher Bill To Make Seafood ‘Jersey Fresh’ Is Now Law

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Stephen Sweeney and Assemblyman Douglas H. Fisher adding seafood products to the list of “Jersey Fresh” and “Jersey Grown” foods, promoted in the State’s national advertising campaign was signed into law today.

“By offering seafood under the ‘Jersey Fresh’ program, we are helping to boost the economy by promoting our multi-million dollar fishing industry,” said Senator Sweeney, D-Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem, who serves as Vice Chair of the Senate Environment Committee. “When people see the ‘Jersey Fresh’ name, they know that they are purchasing quality products, and by adding seafood to the list of items, we’re working to provide more variety for consumers.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Shirley K. Turner

29 Jan: Senate Budget Panel Approves Unemployment Protection For Military Spouses

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Shirley Turner to permit spouses of armed forces personnel who are forced to relocate outside of the State to collect unemployment benefits was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today.

“Regularly moving from one military base to another can be very difficult on the families of those who serve our nation,” said Senator Turner, D-Mercer. “They shouldn’t be forced to lose their financial well-being just to stay together. In my mind, that goes against true American family values.”

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26 Jan: Karcher Bill To Enhance Penalties For Failure To Register Under Megan’s Law Signed Into Law

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Ellen Karcher which will increase penalties for failure to register as a sex offender within a municipality under the State’s Megan’s Law was signed into law today by Governor Corzine.

“New Jersey’s Megan’s Law, when enacted, was the model for community notification laws, but without proper safeguards, holes develop in the safety net,” said Senator Karcher, D-Monmouth and Mercer. “The previous penalties were far too lax for failure to register, and as a result, offenders could slip under the radar, lurking unknown in communities. If we’re going to make the sex offender registry effective, we need strong penalties to ensure full compliance with those the registry is intended to police.”

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25 Jan: Kenny Hails Passage Of Comptroller Bill

TRENTON – Senate Majority Leader Bernard F. Kenny, Jr. welcomed Senate approval today of S-15, which would create the independent Office of the State Comptroller.

“I am pleased with the final outcome of the State Comptroller bill,” said Senator Kenny, D-Hudson. “We worked closely with Governor Corzine to create a bill that would enact strong new safeguards against waste and fraud while minimizing the impact of additional bureaucracy on local and county government.”

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