Trenton – The Senate today approved a bill that would set common-sense gun safety standards for carrying concealed firearms in New Jersey. The bill, S-3214/A-4769, sponsored by Senate President Nick Scutari and Senator Linda Greenstein, was approved with a …
Trenton – In an effort to advance period equity in the state, legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz, which would require school districts to provide free menstrual products in public schools, cleared the Senate today. “No child …
Trenton – In an effort to protect against contaminated water, the Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Senator Linda Greenstein which would set disinfectant levels and require testing to prevent the …
Trenton – The Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Fred Madden that would require health care facilities to adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke through the use of a smoke evacuation system. The bill, S-732 …
Trenton – In an effort to crack down on illegal gun sales, the Senate today advanced a pair of bills sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Linda Greenstein to expand culpability requirements for unlawful firearms trafficking violations. “ …
Trenton – In consideration of New Jersey’s unique vulnerabilities to sea level rise, flooding events and saltwater intrusion, the Senate advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Bob Smith and Senator Richard Codey that would require home sellers and …
Trenton – The Senate today voted to approve Assembly Joint Resolution 98 (SJR-69), sponsored by Senator Joe Lagana, designating January 30 of each year as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in New Jersey. “I am proud once more to …
Trenton – The landmark worker protection law that requires advance notification and severance pay in cases of mass layoffs would take effect immediately, according to legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Cryan and Senator Fred Madden that was approved by …
TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senate President Nick Scutari and Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz that would empower the New Jersey Child Abuse and Neglect Task Force to provide more oversight of child protective services was approved by the Senate …
Trenton – The Senate Judiciary Committee today released a host of bills aimed at confronting the growing menace of automobile thefts in New Jersey. Attacking the problem from multiple and diverse angles, members voted out legislation that ranges from …
Trenton – In an effort to crack down on bad actors, the Senate Commerce Committee advanced legislation today sponsored by Senator Gordon Johnson which would regulate home improvement and home elevation contractors. “Current laws are failing to protect …
TRENTON – Recognizing the vital role advanced practice nurses (APNs) have played and continue to play in New Jersey’s comprehensive system of health care, the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee yesterday moved to bolster that role, …
Trenton – In an effort to disrupt the cycle of violence in underserved communities, the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz, …
Trenton – In an effort to protect the health and well-being of New Jersey’s youth, the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Joseph Vitale which would prohibit the …
Trenton – In an effort to promote early literacy, the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz which would direct the Department of Health to encourage …
Trenton – In an effort to reduce food waste and the impact it has on our environment, the Senate Environment and Energy Committee today advanced two bills sponsored by Senator Bob Smith, Senator Linda Greenstein and Senator Richard Codey, which would …
Senate President Scutari, Law Enforcement Officials Join in Support Oakhurst – Responding to the surge in auto thefts and related crimes, Senator Vin Gopal today announced the introduction of legislation, S-3385, that would target repeat offenders by …
Trenton – Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz issued the following statement on the release of the 2022 Student Learning Assessment results: “With 51.1% of students not meeting grade expectations in English Language Arts and 64.6% not meeting …
Trenton – Legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Lagana that would create a “convenience of the employer” test for residents of states, such as New York, that impose a similar test, advanced out of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. The bill …
Trenton – In an effort to crack down on illegal gun sales, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today passed legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Linda Greenstein to expand culpability requirements for unlawful firearms …
