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TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Loretta Weinberg that would make the complete voting records of Legislators available online has been signed into law by Governor Jon Corzine.

“As legislators, our choices must reflect what is in the best interest of our residents, who, as taxpayers, have a right to know how we cast our votes,” said Senator Weinberg, D-Bergen. “To me, this expands the work started by the late Senator Byron Baer, through his strong advocacy of open government causes like New Jersey’s ‘Sunshine Law’ and the Open Public Records Act. This new law puts New Jersey one step closer to attaining total transparency in government.”

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 unanimously approved today by the Assembly State Government Committee.

“Transparency is key in helping voters to understand State government,” said Senator Weinberg, D-Bergen. “Taxpayers should be able to easily access the legislative votes of the representatives they elect, to make sure that their best interests are being represented in Trenton.”

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. “

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.”