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By DMUAdmin News & Releases Nicholas J. Sacco

14 May: Sacco Measure To Increase Gas Retailer Fines Passes Assembly Committee

TRENTON – The Assembly Transportation and Public Works Committee passed legislation today sponsored by Senator Nicholas Sacco that would increase fines levied against gas station operators for violating state laws regulating the sale of gasoline.

“New Jersey drivers have almost become accustomed to how volatile gas prices can be,” said Senator Sacco, D-Bergen and Hudson and Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. “The past few weeks have seen another spike in prices and in this climate, it can be tempting for retailers to change prices more than once a day. The new higher fines in this bill will make it less worthwhile for retailers to violate the law.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Ronald L. Rice

14 May: Rice: There Is An Alternative To Foreclosure

TRENTON – Senator Ronald L. Rice today introduced a measure to provide re-financing assistance to New Jersey homeowners who are facing foreclosure because of rising sub prime mortgage interest rates.

“New Jersey is facing a dramatic increase in the number of foreclosures due to changes in interest rates for sub prime loans, especially in the urban communities,” said Senator Rice, D-Essex. “The dream of homeownership has collided with rising interest rates, declining home values and the collapse of sub prime mortgages and without re-financing assistance, these problems are forcing working families from their homes. By offering re-financed loans traditional fixed-rate mortgages, we will help families remain homeowners and provide a better quality of life for all of the State’s residents.”

By DMUAdmin Fred H. Madden Jr News & Releases

14 May: Madden Bill Requiring Certain State Buildings Meet Green Standards Passes Senate Budget Committee

TRENTON – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today unanimously passed S-843, legislation sponsored by Senator Fred H. Madden requiring that any building 15,000 square feet in area or larger that is meant for the sole use of the State must be designed and managed to meet standards for a high performance green building.

“This legislation takes common sense steps to promote standards which enhance energy efficiency, conserve materials and preserve environmental quality,” said Madden (D Gloucester/Camden). “We are taking pro-active actions to improve the performance of state owned buildings by promoting construction and development that incorporates sound energy conservation and environmental protection principles”

By DMUAdmin Fred H. Madden Jr News & Releases

14 May: Senate Budget Committee Clears Madden/Moriarty/Mayer Vets Haven Income Tax Deduction Legislation

TRENTON – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today passed legislation sponsored by Senator Fred H. Madden and Assemblymen Paul Moriarty and David R Mayer which would allow residents to donate a portion of their tax returns for a special fund to support the state’s transitional housing and rehabilitation services for homeless veterans who have substance abuse problems.

“We need to take action that restores dignity and purpose to those who so unselfishly laid their lives on the line for our country,” said Madden (D Gloucester/Camden). “Programs like Veterans Haven give Veterans a chance to receive psychological, social and vocational rehabilitation so they can return to the society they fought so hard to protect.”

By DMUAdmin Bob Smith Fred H. Madden Jr Loretta Weinberg News & Releases Shirley K. Turner Steve Sweeney

11 May: Preview – Senate Committees To Consider Public Wi-Fi, Spam Message Prevention On Monday

TRENTON – Six Senate Committees will hold meetings on Monday as they consider a full slate of bills including a measure that would authorize counties to develop broadband networks to provide wireless internet access as well as legislation to require the mandatory audit of election results in randomly selected districts.

In the Senate Economic Growth Committee, legislation sponsored by Senators Joseph V. Doria, Stephen M. Sweeney and Shirley K. Turner will be discussed that would permit counties to use existing utility authorities to develop broadband wireless networks. Subscribers to these networks would be able to access the internet from multiple places within a given county without having to subscribe to multiple carriers. The Committee will meet at10 a.m. in Committee Room 1 of the State House Annex.

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Shirley K. Turner

10 May: Turner Death Penalty Ban Moves Forward

TRENTON – Senator Shirley K. Turner today welcomed Senate Judiciary Committee approval of her bill to end the use of the death penalty in New Jersey and replace it with a sentence of life in prison without parole, saying that, “The Legislature can not move quickly enough to get the death penalty ban on the Governor’s desk.”

“The death penalty is not only barbaric, but it’s wasteful and ineffective. I am proud that New Jersey is quickly moving forward to end the chance of this senseless punishment being used in our state,” said Senator Turner, D-Mercer.

By DMUAdmin Loretta Weinberg News & Releases

10 May: Weinberg/Karcher Measure To Require Education On Hpv Clears Senate Health, Human Services And Senior Citizens Committee

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senators Loretta Weinberg and Ellen Karcher that would require information about human papillomavirus (HPV) be distributed to pediatricians, parents and guardians of students in grades seven through twelve was unanimously approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HPV is the name of a group of viruses that includes more than 100 different strains or types. More than 30 of these viruses are sexually transmitted, and they can infect the genital area of men and women. The virus can cause the growth of abnormal cells in the cervix, which if left untreated, can become cancerous. HPV has been detected in over 90% of cervical cancer cases.

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Shirley K. Turner

10 May: Turner Measure To Improve School Bus Safety Approved In Committee

TRENTON – The Senate Education Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Senator Shirley K. Turner that would strengthen school bus safety standards and provide more stringent licensing requirements for school bus drivers.

Senator Turner said, “The need for this measure was originally brought to my attention after a series of school bus incidents earlier this year shed light on several of the gaps in New Jersey’s school bus safety procedures. This Monday’s the school bus crash only makes the issue all the more urgent to address.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Paul A. Sarlo

10 May: Sarlo-Doria Bill To Give High School Seniors Education In Personal Finance

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senators Paul A. Sarlo and Joseph F. Doria which would establish a pilot program to provide instruction to high school seniors on personal finance was unanimously approved today by the Senate Education Committee.

“While we take great pains in New Jersey to ensure that our students are proficient in basic academics before graduation, they often lack the life lessons needed to be responsible adults,” said Senator Sarlo, D-Bergen, Essex and Passaic. “So many of our State’s young adults face mountains of credit card debt and other financial setbacks which remain on their credit reports long after their initial mistakes are made. We need to do more in our schools to better equip graduating students to deal with the complexities of personal finance.”

By DMUAdmin Joseph Vitale News & Releases

10 May: Vitale-Buono Bill To Ensure Insurance Coverage For Alcoholism, Substance Abuse And Mental Disorders Advances In Assembly

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senators Joseph F. Vitale and Barbara Buono which would require insurance companies to cover alcoholism, substance abuse and mental disorders under the same terms and conditions as for other diseases or illnesses was approved by the Assembly Appropriations Committee today by a vote of 10-3.

“The health care literature terms mental health disorders and alcohol and drug addiction as diseases,” said Senator Vitale, D-Middlesex, the Chair of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. “Treatment for these disorders is expensive, and out-of-reach for many New Jerseyans battling alcoholism, drug abuse and mental disorders on a day-to-day basis. We need to provide parity through our State’s insurance regulations, and give New Jerseyans living with these diseases access to treatment they need.”

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