Legislation sponsored by Senator Lorreta Weinberg and Senator Kristen M. Corrado, that was written to reflect the recommendations of the Legislative Select Oversight Committee, passed the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee this week. Legislation sponsored by Senator Sandra B. Cunningham, Senator Nia Gill and Senator Shirley Turner, which would prohibit discrimination on the basis of hair style, type or texture under the Law Against Discrimination, cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee. Lastly, Senate President Steve Sweeney spoke on the League of Municipalities Leadership Panel this week in Atlantic City on the major issues facing New Jersey, which included adult use marijuana, tax incentive programs, energy tax receipts, affordable housing, and the opioid crisis.
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