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By DMUAdmin Fred H. Madden Jr News & Releases Steve Sweeney

27 Feb: Madden/Sweeney Measure To Require School Bus Drivers To Check Buses For Students After Their Routes Clears Senate

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senators Fred H. Madden and Steve Sweeney to require school bus drivers to visually inspect buses for students after completing each transportation route received unanimous approval today by the full Senate.

“We count on our school bus drivers to ensure the safety of our children as they are transported to and from school,” said Senator Madden, D-Camden and Gloucester. “Recently, there have been instances of children being left behind on school buses. This legislation would give parents the peace of mind that an additional precaution is being taken to protect their children.”

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Nicholas P. Scutari, D-Union, Middlesex and Somerset, addresses his colleagues on the floor of the State Senate.

By DMUAdmin Fred H. Madden Jr Nicholas J. Sacco

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By DMUAdmin News & Releases Shirley K. Turner

21 Feb: Turner: Bush Administration Approval Of Port Operations Transfer Wrong For National Security And Economy

TRENTON – In light of the recent outcry over the Bush Administration’s decision to approve the sale of a British company that manages terminals at six U.S. ports, including Port Newark, to a company owned by the United Arab Emirates, Senate President Pro Tempore Shirley K. Turner announced that she will introduce a resolution next Monday calling for management of the ports to return to American companies.

“It is unfathomable that in this day and age, our ports could be run by a foreign-owned company,” said Senator Turner, D-Mercer. “Not only is this a danger to our national security, but it further weakens the U.S. economy, robbing American companies of the opportunity to run these ports and sending countless millions of dollars overseas. It’s another example of the failed Bush economic policies that have allowed offshore outsourcing to bloom and cost millions of Americans their jobs.”

By DMUAdmin Bob Smith News & Releases

09 Feb: Smith Bill To Fund Protection Of State’s Water Supplies Heard In Committee

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Bob Smith which would create the “New Jersey Clean Water, Drought Mitigation and Water Resource Trust Fund” to provide a stable funding source for Statewide and local water quality purposes was approved by the Senate Environment Committee today by a vote of 3-0.

“New Jersey’s clean water is absolutely vital to the continued health and vitality of the Garden State,” said Senator Smith, D-Middlesex and Somerset, Chairman of the Senate Environment Committee. “We need a stable funding mechanism to pay for the programs and projects that are essential in protecting and preserving our drinking water supply. By establishing this fund, we will ensure that we have the necessary economic resources to protect our natural resources today and into the future.”

By DMUAdmin Loretta Weinberg News & Releases

09 Feb: Weinberg’s ‘Raincheck’ Policy Disclosure Act’ Clears Senate Commerce Committee

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Loretta Weinberg that would regulate store “rainchecks,” to help protect consumers was unanimously approved today by the Senate Commerce Committee.

“This bill would serve to help make sure that consumers are aware of their rights,” said Senator Weinberg, D-Bergen. ” Patrons have the right to know the ‘raincheck’ policies of the stores where they spend their hard-earned dollars, and retailers must be required to honor the vouchers they issue.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Ronald L. Rice

09 Feb: Rice Bill Solves Voting Booth Dilemmas

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Ronald L. Rice, which would permit the use of lever voting machines for nonpartisan elections on May 9th without having to implement the federally mandated electronic machines, was approved by the Senate State Government Committee today.

“I want our citizens to feel comfortable when they go to the polls to make their choices,” said Senator Rice, D-Essex. “Allowing the old machines to be used through May will create a smoother election day. My bill will alleviate concerns about having to rush the training of the poll workers and educating the public about using these new machines.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Ronald L. Rice

09 Feb: Rice: ‘Aids Report Is Proving That Needles Are Not Needed’

TRENTON – Senator Ronald L. Rice released the following statement regarding reports that the number of new AIDS cases in New Jersey has declined without a needle exchange program through education and treatment.

“I am excited by the news of the decreasing number of AIDS cases throughout New Jersey, because it proves that through education, testing and treatment we are making a difference. We don’t need a needle exchange program to fight AIDS; we need to provide additional funding for the educational programs that are already working.

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Nicholas J. Sacco

09 Feb: Sacco Measure To Discourage E-Zpass Theft Through Committee

TRENTON – The Senate Transportation Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Senator Nicholas J. Sacco that would discourage the theft of E-ZPass responders by making that theft a crime of the fourth degree.

“E-ZPass has proven to be a great time-saver for many New Jersey drivers, but the small size of the responders make them a popular target for thieves,” said Senator Sacco, D-Bergen and Hudson and Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. “Those drivers who use E-ZPass for their tolls shouldn’t be at more risk for theft than people who pay cash. This bill seeks to discourage criminals from targeting these devices and the drivers who use them.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Nicholas J. Sacco

09 Feb: Sacco Pledges To Redouble Efforts In Expanding Dna Database

NORTH BERGEN – Senator Nicholas J. Sacco, the State’s leading proponent of DNA fingerprinting of convicted criminals, vowed today to move forward with legislation this session that would increase the effectiveness of New Jersey’s DNA database.

“DNA fingerprinting has proven to be an invaluable tool for New Jersey’s law enforcement community,” said Senator Sacco, D-Bergen and Hudson. “The database now has about 130,000 samples which can help in quickly identifying suspects, convicting the guilty and exonerating the innocent. This technology has made our streets safer and our criminal justice system fairer.”

By DMUAdmin News & Releases Richard J. Codey

06 Feb: Codey Bill Continues Push For Stronger Ban On Use Of Hand-Held Electronic Devices By Motorists

TRENTON – Senate President Richard J. Codey is continuing his push in the new legislative session for a stronger statewide ban on the use of hand-held electronic devices by motorists in an effort to crack down on dangerous driving habits. Bill S-1099, which Sen. Codey re-introduced two weeks ago, was passed out of the Senate Law, Public Safety and Veteran’s Affairs Committee by a vote of 3 to 0 today. The committee agreed to one amendment – rather than going into effect immediately, the ban would go into effect on the first day of the fourth month after the law is signed in order to allow more time for public education.

“Cell phones have become a sign of the times in today’s fast-paced world. To most of us they represent convenience,” said Sen. Codey. “But there’s a time and a place for everything. Drivers already have enough distractions. When you’re driving down the Turnpike at 65 mph, adding a cell phone to the mix is not only inappropriate, it’s downright dangerous.”

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