S2796

Senator Ronald L. Rice (D-Essex)

17 Mar: Rice To Introduce Bill To Provide Transparency In Private Donations To Public Education

TRENTON – Senator Ronald L. Rice today announced that he will introduce legislation on Monday which would create a level of transparency and accountability when it comes to private donations to public education in the Garden State.

“If private philanthropists want to invest in the future and make substantial donations to public education in New Jersey, I’m fine with that,” said Senator Rice, D-Essex. “However, we have to be aware that sometimes, these donations come with strings attached, or come from sources with less-than-stellar reputations. New Jersey residents need to know where the money’s coming from, and what it’s intended for, before their school districts agree to the terms of the donation.”

04 May: Codey Introduces Bill Barring Ag, Prosecutors From Running For Office For Two Years

TRENTON – Senate President Richard J. Codey (D-Essex) today introduced a bill, S2796, that would bar the state attorney general, first assistant attorney general and county prosecutors from running for elected office in New Jersey for two years after leaving their position.

“This is a much needed step to ensure the integrity of our justice system,” said Sen. Codey. “It’s good public policy to know that those in charge of criminal investigations aren’t pursuing targets that will enhance their imminent political goals.”

14 Jun: Assembly Committee Passes Doria-Turner Bill To Reform State’s School Construction Program

TRENTON – The Assembly Education Committee today approved A-4336, the companion bill to legislation sponsored by Senators Joseph V. Doria and Shirley K. Turner that would eliminate the embattled Schools Construction Corporation (SCC) and replace it with an independent authority within the Department of the Treasury to handle school construction finances.

“There are insurmountable problems with the SCC and we simply need to start over,” said Senator Doria, D-Hudson and Vice Chair of the Senate Education Committee. “School construction projects need to move forward and use lessons we’ve learned will help the New Jersey Schools Development Authority avoid the same mistakes made in the past.”

11 Jun: Doria-Turner Bill Would Reform State’s School Construction Program

TRENTON – Senators Joseph V. Doria and Shirley K. Turner introduced legislation last week that would eliminate the embattled Schools Construction Corporation (SCC) and replace it with an independent authority within the Department of the Treasury to handle school construction finances.

“The SCC is broken beyond repair. We need to start anew and use the lessons we’ve learned from past mistakes to make the New Jersey Schools Development Authority the model for school construction programs,” said Senator Doria, D-Hudson and Vice Chair of the Senate Education Committee.