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01 Feb: Senate Environment Committee To Discuss Future Funding Of Open Space Projects

TRENTON – Members of the Senate Environment and Energy Committee will meet Monday, February 4, 2013 to hear testimony on and consider several proposed options for funding open space preservation projects in New Jersey. The Committee will meet at 10 AM in Committee Room 10, 3rd Floor of the Statehouse Annex.

“As the most densely populated state in the country, open space is at a premium in New Jersey. It is our job as stewards of the environment to ensure that there are protected open parcels of land for the enjoyment of our children and our grandchildren. Maintaining our farmland and open spaces also will go a long way to help protect the quality of life in the Garden State for future generations,” said Senator Bob Smith, (D-Middlesex) Chairman of the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. “New Jersey has been the national standard for open space preservation, and since 1961, residents have overwhelming voted to dedicate funding towards protecting our open space. But now the pot has run dry. We must look at all the options to ensure continued funding of these important programs.”

20 Jun: Bike Helmet Age Would Be Raised Under Turner Bill

TRENTON – The Senate approved legislation today sponsored by Senate Shirley K. Turner that would raise the mandatory age for wearing a bicycle helmet from under 14 to up to 17 years old.

“Helmets save lives, plain and simple,” said Senator Turner, D-Mercer. “While every individual from 3 to 103 should wear a helmet while riding a bike or skateboard, it is especially important for our children to be protected. It is estimated that bicycle, skateboard and roller skate injuries cost American families more than $8 billion each year and that much of that cost comes from head injuries. There is simply no excuse for our youngsters to go out without a helmet on.”

23 May: Bike Helmet Age Would Be Raised Under Turner Bill

TRENTON – The Senate Law, Public Safety and Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Senate Shirley K. Turner that would raise the mandatory age for wearing a bicycle helmet from under 14 to up to 17 years old.

“Helmets are the single most effective way to reduce the chance of sustaining a serious head or brain injury from an accident,” said Senator Turner, D-Mercer. “It is estimated that bicycle, skateboard and roller skate injuries cost American families over $8 billion each year and that much of that cost comes from head injuries. There is simply no excuse for our youngsters to go out without a helmet on.”