TRENTON – In an effort to keep democracy strong by attracting and involving young voters, legislation allowing registered voters who are 17 years old to vote in the primary election if the voter turns 18 before the next general election passed out of the …
TRENTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced legislation sponsored by former Governor Richard Codey and Senator Joseph Lagana to designate assault against youth sports officials as aggravated assault rather than simple assault. Under the bill, S-709, …
Trenton – Acting to provide a safe place to go for survivors of domestic violence and sex trafficking, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved a bill sponsored by Senator Fred Madden that would establish “safe havens” for them in firehouses, …
TRENTON – Legislation seeking to add another layer of protection against voting machine error by requiring the Secretary of State to examine and recertify voting machines both annually and when there are modifications to the software on the machines …
Stay NJ is Designed to Cut Property Tax Bills in Half for Senior Homeowners in New Jersey Dave Ridolfino, Former Head of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to Serve as Executive Director TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, Assembly Speaker Craig J. …
TRENTON – The Senate Economic Growth Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Brian Stack and Sandra Cunningham that would require public utility providers to inform customers of outage information when an outage lasts more than an hour through …
TRENTON – Legislation that would jump-start efforts to establish the Blockchain Promotion and Integration Program, which would analyze the state of the blockchain and decentralized digital technology sectors in New Jersey, was passed out of the Senate …
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Vitale, Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Senator Renee Burgess meant to shore up child care infrastructure, recruit and retain a quality workforce, and also offer incentives by for employers who wish …
Trenton – The Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Richard Codey and Shirley Turner to create a pilot program that establishes a “Code Red” alert which would provide shelter to at-risk …
TRENTON – In an effort to bolster and sustain addiction recovery programs across the state, the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Nellie Pou and Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz that …
Trenton – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Nilsa Cruz-Perez and Gordon Johnson to require holders of special learner’s permits and examination permits under the age of 21 to complete at least 50 …
Trenton – In an effort to combat fast moving fires, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Linda Greenstein, which would require automatic fire sprinkler systems to be installed in new townhomes. “Fire …
TRENTON – As part of ongoing efforts to shore up New Jersey’s public teacher shortage, the Senate Education Committee released bills sponsored by Sen. Vin Gopal, Sen. Linda Greenstein and Sen. Shirley Turner aimed at encouraging more individuals to enter …
Trenton – In response to recent cancelations cancellations of routes and services by private bus carriers that left some New Jerseyans who rely on this form of public transit stranded with few alternatives, the Senate Transportation Committee advanced …
Trenton — In an effort to crack down on bad actors, today the Senate Transportation Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz that would create greater security and oversight over licensed motor vehicle dealers who …
Trenton – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Brian Stack that would establish a rental habitability database for use in landlord-tenant proceedings. The bill, S-4083, would additionally permit tenants …
Trenton – Recognizing that teachers spend significant amounts of their own money to supply their classrooms, the Senate Education Committee advanced legislation today sponsored by Senator James Beach and Senator Shirley Turner which would provide educators …
Trenton – To ensure districts around the state are following best practices, the Senate Education Committee advanced legislation today sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton which would direct the Department of Education to develop guidelines concerning …
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Renee Burgess to establish a “Guaranteed Rental Payment Pilot Program” for certain low-income tenants advanced out of the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee. The fund would be set up within the State …
Ruiz Reelected Senate Majority Leader TRENTON – Senate President Nick Scutari and Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz were both unanimously reelected to their leadership positions for the 2024-25 legislative session by their Senate Democratic colleagues …
