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18 May: Senate Approves Sweeney Measure Requiring Background Checks For Employees Of Independent Contractors

TRENTON – The Senate today approved a measure sponsored by Senator Steve Sweeney that would require identity and criminal background checks for employees of independent contractors employed at industrial sites.

“This measure would serve as a preventative measure to help protect the State’s chemical plants and other related sites,” said Senator Sweeney, D-Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem. “Currently, independent contractors are able to hire workers without knowledge of their criminal history. It is imperative that we know the history of people who work at secure facilities like chemical plants, and other buildings that could be used in terrorist attacks. This bill is about protecting public safety.”

11 Dec: Senate Approves Sweeney Measure Requiring Background Checks At Chemical And Industrial Plants

TRENTON – The Senate today unanimously approved a measure sponsored by Senator Steve Sweeney which would require independent contractors who currently work at or are being considered for employment at a chemical plant or industrial site in New Jersey to submit to a background check.

“The world events since September 11 have shown that we can never be too careful or take too many precautions when working to secure buildings and facilities from terroristic activities,” said Senator Sweeney, D-Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem. “We cannot afford to compromise the health and safety of our residents by giving unauthorized people access to possibly dangerous facilities. If qualified contractors want to work at these sites, they must show that they can be trusted.”

18 May: Senate Approves Sweeney Measure Requiring Background Checks For Employees Of Independent Contractors

TRENTON – The Senate today approved a measure sponsored by Senator Steve Sweeney that would require identity and criminal background checks for employees of independent contractors employed at industrial sites.

“This measure would serve as a preventative measure to help protect the State’s chemical plants and other related sites,” said Senator Sweeney, D-Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem. “Currently, independent contractors are able to hire workers without knowledge of their criminal history. It is imperative that we know the history of people who work at secure facilities like chemical plants, and other buildings that could be used in terrorist attacks. This bill is about protecting public safety.”