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09 Jan: Scutari’s ‘New Jersey Trade Secrets Act’ Now Law

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Nicholas P. Scutari (D-Union) to help protect the trade secrets of New Jersey businesses has been signed into law by Governor Chris Christie.

The New Jersey Trade Secrets Act (S-2456/A-921) establishes by law specific remedies available to businesses in the event that a trade secret – such as a formula, design, a prototype or invention – is misappropriated. The bill was based on legislation that exists in 46 states and the District of Columbia.

“The New Jersey Trade Secrets Act seeks to protect businesses operating in our state by creating severe legal consequences for individuals involved in the wrongful disclosure of confidential information,” said Senator Scutari. “Implementing this kind of safeguard for companies is critical to creating a climate in New Jersey in which businesses are able to prosper and grow.”

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09 Jan: Scutari Bill To Modernize NJ Marriage License Requirements Gets Final Approval

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Nicholas P. Scutari (D-Union) to modernize the state’s marriage license requirements, which would give New Jersey’s tourism and hospitality industry a competitive advantage over states across the region and the country, was approved today by both houses of the Legislature.

“New Jersey is home to scores of premier wedding venues and first-class small businesses offering wedding-related services,” said Senator Scutari. “By modernizing the process of filing for a license, we will make our state even more attractive to out-of-state consumers. Ultimately, this will help to create jobs at our small businesses and to boost our local economy.”

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

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23 Aug: Girgenti/Scutari Legislation Establishing ‘Pamela’s Law’ Signed Into Law

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators John Girgenti (D-Passaic) and Nicholas Scutari (D-Union) known as “Pamela’s Law” that would criminalize the possession and sale of products containing “bath salts,” has been signed into law.

“’Bath salts,’ are clearly dangerous, far too easily accessible and often marketed as ‘cocaine substitutes,” said Girgenti. “Banning these substances make perfect sense, because the more we learn about them, the more we see how destructive they can be. There’s only one reason people purchase these products, and that is to get high.”

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19 Jul: Scutari Statement On Governor’s Medical Marijuana Announcement

TRENTON – Senator Nicholas P. Scutari (D-Union), a prime sponsor of the “Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act,” released the following statement today regarding Governor Christie’s announcement that he will move forward with the implementation of the state’s medical marijuana law, which was signed in January of 2010:

“Over the past year and a half, we have heard from patients across New Jersey who are desperate for relief from the effects of cancer, glaucoma, HIV, AIDS and other debilitating conditions. I am pleased the governor has finally decided to move forward with full implementation of our medical marijuana program so that patients who need it have access to compassionate care.

“Since this program will move forward under a more restrictive model than we intended, I plan to monitor its progress closely to ensure that individuals who need medicinal marijuana are, in fact, able to obtain it. It is my hope that the Department of Health will work with the Legislature to resolve any issues that may arise during the process of rolling out this program, and in the future.”

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02 May: Scutari Statement On Supreme Court Announcement

TRENTON – Senator Nicholas P. Scutari (D-Union), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on the announcement that Governor Christie has agreed to nominate Anne Patterson to fill the seat of retiring Associate Justice Roberto A. Rivera-Soto, as Senate leadership proposed earlier this year:

“Although I am glad we can now move forward, this development in no way sanctions the Governor’s unprecedented move to withhold reappointment to a sitting justice. I remain resolute that Justice Wallace should have received a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. For decades, our court has enjoyed a national reputation for excellence and independence. We must now work to restore that standing, and to ensure that Justices are free to decide cases based upon the principles set forth in the state Constitution without the threat of political repercussions.”

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27 Jan: Scutari/Whelan Bill Requiring Amber Alerts Be Disseminated On Publicly-Provided Cell Phones Signed By Governor

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Nicholas P. Scutari (D-Union) and Jim Whelan (D-Atlantic) to ensure that alerts are more widely disseminated when a child has been abducted has been signed into law by Governor Chris Christie.

The law (A-2781/S-1431) requires Amber Alerts be distributed via text message to public officers and employees issued cellular phones or electronic communication devices by their employer.

“Discovering that a child has gone missing is, by any measure, a parent’s worst nightmare. But the more people who are made aware that an abduction has occurred, the better a chance we have of finding the perpetrator and getting the child safely back home,” said Senator Scutari. “This law will allow us to disseminate Amber Alerts to a network of public workers almost instantly, thereby, increasing the likelihood of a child rescue.”

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15 Dec: Scutari Bill Requiring Amber Alerts Be Disseminated Via Text Message To Publicly-Provided Cell Phones Sent To Governor’s Desk

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Nicholas P. Scutari (D-Union) to ensure that alerts are more widely disseminated when a child has been abducted has received final legislative approval, sending it to the desk of Governor Chris Christie.

The measure (A-2781/S-1431) would require Amber Alerts be distributed via text message to public officers and employees issued cellular phones or electronic communication devices by their employer.

“Discovering that a child has gone missing is, by any measure, a parent’s worst nightmare. But the more people who are made aware that an abduction has occurred, the better a chance we have of finding the perpetrator and getting the child safely back home,” said Senator Scutari. “This legislation will allow us to disseminate Amber Alerts to a network of public workers almost instantly, thereby, increasing the likelihood of a child rescue.”

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13 Dec: Scutari/Whelan Measure Challenging Medical Marijuana Rules Receives Final Approval In Senate

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senators Nicholas P. Scutari (D-Union) and Jim Whelan (D-Atlantic) challenging the Christie Administration’s proposed rules for implementing the state’s medical marijuana law received final approval today in the Senate, starting the 30-day clock for the administration to amend the regulations.

The resolution (SCR-130/ACR-151) is part of a legislative process that would invalidate the Department of Health and Senior Services’ regulations as proposed and, ultimately, require the administration to rewrite the rules to bring them in line with the Legislature’s intent in creating the “New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act.” Passage of the measure comes after the Governor’s announcement that he had reached a “compromise” with the Assembly on the regulations, and said he would relent on two points. The Senate sponsors, however, believe the regulations must still be revised.

“Despite a so-called compromise, I believe key areas of the regulations still would not comply with the intent of the law and would make it much too difficult for eligible patients to access relief through marijuana,” said Senator Scutari, prime sponsor of the medical marijuana law. “This measure gives the administration an opportunity to revise the rules and resubmit them to the Legislature for review, so that we can ensure the program is implemented in the way we intended.”

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10 Dec: Bill To Eliminate Civil Statute Of Limitations On Sex Abuse Cases Clears Judiciary Committee

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Joseph F. Vitale and Nicholas P. Scutari which would eliminate the statute of limitations for victims of sexual abuse to sue their abusers, and would allow for the revival of cases which were dismissed because the state of limitations had lapsed, was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday by a vote of 9-0.

“Sexual predators shouldn’t be able to hide behind the ambiguity and vagueness of the law to avoid being held accountable for their actions,” said Senator Vitale, D-Middlesex. “This bill would remove some of the limitations that have prohibited the victims of sexual abuse in the past from realizing a small measure of justice. It would allow sexual abuse cases to be considered on the merits of the allegations, not the timeline of events.”

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08 Nov: Scutari Measure Challenging Medical Marijuana Rules Advances To Full Legislature

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Nicholas P. Scutari (D-Union) challenging the Christie Administration’s proposed rules for implementing the state’s medical marijuana law was approved today by committees in the Senate and Assembly, setting it up for a vote by the full Legislature.

The bill (SCR-130/ACR-151) is the first step in a legislative process that would invalidate the regulations as proposed and, ultimately, require the administration rewrite them to bring them in line with the Legislature’s intent in creating the ‘New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act.’

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