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A view of the Senate Chambers from the 2010-2011 Senate Reorganization.

20 May: First Of Gun Safety Bills Gain Final Legislative Approval

TRENTON – The first of the gun safety bills from the landmark package already advanced by the Senate gained final legislative approval on Monday when the Assembly passed and sent to the governor legislation that would enhance the tracing of weapons used in crimes, find ways to improve school security and take illegal guns out of circulation. Three bills were sent to the governor and a fourth, that would include mental health records in background checks, was amended, approved and sent back to the Senate. All four were passed by the Senate last Monday.

“This marks more progress on our work to enhance gun safety with a plan that modernizes and improves the permitting process,” said Senate President Steve Sweeney, the plan’s lead sponsor. “We are accomplishing here in New Jersey what they haven’t been able to do in Washington. In fact, we will be a model for the Nation with an electronic system that helps keep weapons out of the hands of those who shouldn’t have them, laws that crack down on illegal guns and that makes our communities safer and more secure.”

Senator Donald Norcross, D-Camden, speaks about legislation on the floor of the State Senate.

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13 May: Norcross Bill Protecting Consumers From Unscrupulous Cash-For-Gold Businesses Clears Senate

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Donald Norcross to protect consumers from being defrauded by unscrupulous precious metal buyers by increasing penalties for violations of certain laws that apply to these businesses was approved today by the full Senate.

“In this economy, some people are making the difficult decision to sell jewelry, sometimes after it has been in their family for many years. We have to make sure that consumers are treated fairly and provided accurate information in this process,” said Senator Norcross (D-Camden/Gloucester). “Any precious metal buyer that attempts to engage in unscrupulous business practices and to take advantage of customers by conning them out of money that is due to them will be met with severe financial penalties.”

By DMUAdmin Donald Norcross Loretta Weinberg News & Releases Steve Sweeney

13 May: Senate Approves Gun Safety Bills

TRENTON – The Senate on Monday approved a number of bills that are part of a comprehensive package on gun safety. Approved today were 10 bills that will help keep weapons out of the hands of criminals and the mentally ill, crack down on gun trafficking, improve reporting and tracing of illegal firearms by law enforcement and find ways to reduce violence and improve school safety, among other actions.

Set for action at the next Senate session on May 30th is the centerpiece of the plan that will overhaul and modernize the state’s permitting process, require background checks for all gun sales, including private transactions, require safety training and provide for the immediate loss of a gun license for those convicted of a crime or ordered into involuntary commitment.

“This is significant progress on a plan to reduce gun violence that will serve as a national model,” said Senate President Steve Sweeney, the plan’s lead sponsor. “We will act on the centerpiece of the plan at the next Senate session that will combine with the bills approved today to create a comprehensive plan for gun safety. These are important improvements that will help make our streets and communities safer and more secure.”

By DMUAdmin Donald Norcross Loretta Weinberg News & Releases Nia H. Gill Steve Sweeney

03 May: Senate Panel Approves Additional Gun Safety Bills

TRENTON – Continuing its work on the comprehensive gun safety plan, the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee on Thursday approved a series of bills that would crack down on gun trafficking and straw purchases, ban a high-powered assault rifle, set reporting requirements to trace weapon transactions and provide parents with practical information to limit their children’s exposure to violence in the media, among other measures to prevent gun violence.

“This is a strong, comprehensive plan that will help prevent gun violence by addressing the key issues of mental health, gun trafficking and thorough background checks on all gun sales, including private transactions,” said Senate President Steve Sweeney, the lead sponsor of the plan. “The package of bills will build upon the strong laws already in place and serve as a national model for gun safety. It will surpass Colorado, which has been cited by President Obama as a role model for other states.”

By DMUAdmin Donald Norcross Loretta Weinberg News & Releases Nia H. Gill Steve Sweeney

30 Apr: Senate Committee Acts On Model Gun Safety

TRENTON – A key Senate committee on Tuesday approved a significant portion of the gun safety plan advanced by Senate Democrats, including legislation that would create a modernized electronic system for instant background checks that will be a national model. The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee voted for seven of the bills in the comprehensive plan.

“This gun safety plan will build on New Jersey’s already strong gun laws to make our communities safer from gun violence,” said Senate President Steve Sweeney, the lead sponsor of the plan. “It includes a new electronic system for instant background checks covering all gun sales and transfers that will be a national model for gun safety. This is a stronger plan than that in Colorado, which President Obama cited as a model for the country.”

By DMUAdmin Donald Norcross Loretta Weinberg News & Releases Steve Sweeney

25 Apr: Senate Democrats Introduce Comprehensive Gun Safety Plan That Includes First-In-The-Nation System Of Instant Background Checks

TRENTON – Senate Democrats, led by Senate President Steve Sweeney, Senator Donald Norcross and Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg, today introduced a series of bills designed to protect against gun violence, including a new electronic system for instant background checks that will be a national model for gun safety. The Senate Democrats’ proposed legislation is stronger than that of Colorado, which President Obama recently recognized as having provided a model for the nation on gun laws.

“Working with advocates on both sides, and with the leadership and assistance of Majority Leader Weinberg and Public Safety Chairman Norcross, the Senate is putting forward a package of bills that will serve as a national model on gun safety,” said Senate President Sweeney. “By using common-sense and new innovative technologies, we can build upon New Jersey’s already stringent gun laws and help reduce gun violence in our state.”

By DMUAdmin Donald Norcross Loretta Weinberg News & Releases Steve Sweeney

12 Apr: Senate Democrats Announce Comprehensive Gun Safety Plan That Includes First-In-The-Nation System Of Instant Background Checks

TRENTON – Senate President Steve Sweeney, Senator Donald Norcross and Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg announced on Friday a comprehensive plan to protect against gun violence, including a new electronic system for instant background checks that will be a national model for gun safety. The multi-bill package will be introduced in the Senate on Monday.

“I worked with Majority Leader Weinberg and Law and Public Safety Chairman Norcross, as well as advocates on both sides of the discussion, to compile a package of bills that will serve as a national model on gun safety,” said Senate President Sweeney. “As we press ahead, I look forward to continuing this dialogue with all sides. At the end of the day we all want the same thing: to provide safety and protection for our friends and family. These bills will do just that, both through common-sense and new innovative measures.”

By DMUAdmin Donald Norcross News & Releases

04 Mar: Norcross Bill Permitting Corporate Sponsorship Of Highway Rest Areas Approved By Senate Committee

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Donald Norcross (D-Camden/Gloucester) to provide an opportunity for private companies to sponsor rest areas along New Jersey highways, alleviating the burden on taxpayers for maintenance and upkeep, was approved today by the Senate Transportation Committee.

“Providing opportunities for sponsorships will allow us to raise funds to cover the maintenance costs at rest areas along our highways, currently being paid for by state taxpayers,” said Senator Norcross. “This will alleviate the burden on the public for this cost and help ensure that our rest areas remain accessible to travelers and tourists in our state. Especially in this economy, any responsible steps we can take to boost funding to cover the cost of maintaining our state’s assets are worth doing.”

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21 Feb: Madden/Norcross Legislation Creating Task Force To Address Distracted Driving Epidemic Advances

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Fred H. Madden and Donald Norcross to create a task force to address the epidemic of drivers engaged in dangerous and potentially lethal distractions behind the wheel was approved today by the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee. The legislation is the latest in a series of measures legislators have worked on in Trenton to reduce motor vehicle related injuries and deaths resulting from activities such as texting and talking without a hands-free device while driving.

“We have done extensive work to strengthen our laws and penalties related to distracted driving, but it is clear that we have to do more. Far too many people continue to use their electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle and tragedies continue to occur each day,” said Senator Madden (D-Gloucester/Camden). “We have to attack this issue on a number of fronts. While we must ensure that we have tough penalties for violations of the law, we must also find ways to prevent these activities and to educate drivers about the risks involved with texting and talking while behind the wheel.”

“Even with the number of deaths and injuries that have occurred as a result of distracted driving, we still see people on our roadways texting and talking while driving. This has to stop,” said Senator Norcross (D-Camden/Gloucester). “The distracted driving task force will study this very serious problem, but also look at a host of other distractions that are creating dangerous driving conditions in our state.”

By DMUAdmin Donald Norcross News & Releases Steve Sweeney

14 Feb: Sweeney/Norcross Legislation Aiming To Keep Jobs Clears Assembly

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland) and Senator Donald Norcross (D-Camden) that would help keep jobs in New Jersey by expanding project labor agreements (PLAs) cleared the full Assembly today.

“More and more towns are beginning the construction phase of the Sandy recovery process, which means we need to act as quickly as possible so that these jobs can go to people in New Jersey,” said Sweeney. “New Jersey’s unemployment rate remains well above the national average and largely unchanged in three years. That means our middle class continues to struggle in a state with a high cost of living. That is why I want to ensure that it is New Jerseyans who are going to be put to work rebuilding the state.”

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