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By DMUAdmin Joseph Vitale News & Releases

18 May: Vitale Bill Outlawing Flavored Cigarettes Advances

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senators Joseph F. Vitale which would prohibit the sale of flavored cigarettes in New Jersey was approved by the Senate today by a vote of 37-0.

“As more and more information comes to light about the health effects of smoking, tobacco companies rely increasingly on sales gimmicks to reach potential customers,” said Senator Vitale, D-Middlesex, the Chair of the Senate Health Committee. “However, where we once had cartoon spokespeople like Joe Camel and high-profile movie placements, we’re now seeing the tobacco industry turn to flavored cigarettes to bring in customers while they’re young. We need to outlaw this latest tactic from Big Tobacco, to allow our kids to see past the marketing gimmicks and realize that cigarettes kill.”

By DMUAdmin Joseph Vitale News & Releases Ronald L. Rice

18 May: Rice-Vitale Bill To Set Up Community-Based Living For Developmentally Disabled Approved

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senators Ronald L. Rice and Joseph F. Vitale which would begin to move certain residents in New Jersey’s developmental centers to live in community-based settings was approved by the Senate today by a vote of 38-0.

“Moving out on your own is probably the single biggest leap from childhood to adulthood,” said Senator Rice, D-Essex. “For hundreds of developmentally disabled residents in our State’s institutional settings, they’re ready to take the leap, and their individual treatment plan can accommodate the increased independence that community living can provide. We should do what we can, within the State’s power, to transition them to community-based living arrangements, and allow them the freedom to continue on life’s journey.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Richard J. Codey

18 May: Buono Statement On Passage Of Stem Cell Institute Bill

TRENTON – Senator Barbara Buono, D-Middlesex, made the follow statement today after the Senate passed her bill, S-1471, which would authorize $250 million to build stem cell research and biomedical research facilities in New Jersey:

“”New Jersey is a global leader in developing advanced medical cures that save countless lives. The stem cell research centers will allow us to maintain this lead while working with researchers from around the world to realize the potential that stem cell research has. For those living with diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, cancer or numerous other diseases, the stem cell research centers will be a symbol of hope.

By DMUAdmin Loretta Weinberg News & Releases

18 May: Senate Approves Doria/Weinberg Measure To Create ‘Genocide Awareness Week’

TRENTON – The Senate today unanimously approved a measure sponsored by Senators Joseph V. Doria, Jr. and Loretta Weinberg to designate May 19-25, 2006 as “Genocide Awareness Week” in New Jersey.

“One of our greatest obligations in the brotherhood of humanity is to stand up against atrocious injustices committed in the name of ethnic, religious or national purity,” said Senator Doria, D-Hudson. “Genocide is an affront to the basic tenets of humanitarianism, and we should stand, and with one loud, clear voice decry any attempts to rid this world of one of its peoples as morally reprehensible. The actions of madmen conducted on this planet in the name of genocide have an impact on all of us, and we have a collective responsibility to express outrage wherever it should rear its ugly head.”

By DMUAdmin Loretta Weinberg News & Releases

18 May: Senate Approves Weinberg Measure To Make Government More Transparent

TRENTON – The Senate today approved a measure sponsored by Senator Loretta Weinberg, D-Bergen, that would make it easier for the public to view the voting records of individual legislators.

“This bill will let New Jerseyans see first-hand, the voting records of the Legislators they elect,” said Senator Weinberg. “Taxpayer dollars pay legislative salaries , and constituents deserve to be able to hold their local Senators and Assembly members accountable for representing the interests of the people when they vote in Trenton. “

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Richard J. Codey Shirley K. Turner

18 May: Turner Bill Urging Rutgers Participation In Combating Floods Passes Senate

TRENTON – The Senate approved a resolution today sponsored by Senator Shirley K. Turner that would request that Rutgers University assist the “Flood Mitigation Task Force” in determining the causes and potential solutions to flooding in New Jersey.

“Mercer County has faced more than its fair share of floods over the last few years,” said Senator Turner, D-Mercer. “Fortunately, with advanced planning and constant maintenance of our dams and waterways, we can reduce the frequency and severity of floods. In order for these plans to be as comprehensive as possible, we need to get input from the State’s best and brightest – and for New Jersey that means getting Rutgers involved.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Shirley K. Turner

17 May: Turner: Imposing Fees Or Interest On Delinquent Parents Would Encourage Timely Child Support Payments

TRENTON – Senator Shirley K. Turner, D-Mercer, today released the following statement regarding the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee’s hearing with the Judiciary:

“It’s time for the State to improve its child support system. New Jersey is one of only 13 states in the entire nation that does not charge interest or impose additional fees on parents who are delinquent in their child support payments.

By DMUAdmin Loretta Weinberg News & Releases

15 May: Weinberg Bill Would Provide Better Public Access To Legislative Voting Records

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Loretta Weinberg that would make it easier for the public to view the voting records of individual legislators was approved today by the Senate State Government Committee.

“This bill is another step in the right direction toward making government and its representatives much more transparent,” said Senator Weinberg, D-Bergen. “The people of New Jersey deserve to know how their elected officials vote on the issues that matter the most. This bill would give the public access to the voting records of their elected officials, and it would hold them accountable to the constituents they serve.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Nicholas J. Sacco Shirley K. Turner

15 May: Senate Chair Backs Restricted Use Licenses

TRENTON – Senator Nicholas J. Sacco, Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, today backed the concept of creating so-called restricted use licenses for workers whose driving privileges have been suspended.

But Senator Sacco said the recommendation by a special task force which studied the State’s driving point system and surcharge suspension program has to be narrowly focused to “avoid placing bad drivers back on the road.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Shirley K. Turner

15 May: Turner Bill Urges Rutgers Participation In Combating Floods

TRENTON – The Senate Environment Committee approved a resolution sponsored by Senator Shirley K. Turner that would request that Rutgers University assist the “Flood Mitigation Task Force” in determining the causes and potential solutions to flooding in New Jersey.

“Floods are one of the few natural disasters that New Jersey has had to face on a regular basis,” said Senator Turner, D-Mercer. “Fortunately, with advanced planning and constant maintenance of our dams and waterways, we can reduce the frequency and severity of floods.”

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