January 26, 2012
Contact: Jason Smith / (609) 693-6700
District 9
9th District legislators Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove have requested legislation (S-199) that would make it a crime for any first responder who takes one or more photographs or electronic images, or makes a video recording of an accident victim without prior written consent to be posted for committee consideration.
The delegation wrote to Senate Law and Public Safety Chairman Senator Donald Norcross to request the bill be posted and provided background material on the bill’s impetus.
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January 26, 2012
Contact: Kate Cocozza / (732) 840-9028
District 10
Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin of the 10th Legislative District have introduced multiple pieces of legislation in an effort to restore the Barnegat Bay.
“Throughout the year the Barnegat Bay is enjoyed by local residents and tourists especially during the summer months when the bay sees an increase of boaters and bathers. The pollution in the bay is detrimental to our state’s economic, aesthetic and recreational value. We must preserve the bay to keep it clean for future generations to enjoy,” said Senator Holzapfel.
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January 25, 2012
Contact: Kevin Israel / (732) 933-1591
Senator Jennifer Beck
Senator Jennifer Beck applauded Governor Chris Christie for his two most recent nominations to the New Jersey Supreme Court. Governor Christie nominated Phil Kwon and Bruce Harris as Associate Justices on the New Jersey Supreme Court.
“Through these nominations, the Governor has shown that he is looking to create a court that is diverse, well qualified and open minded,” said Beck (R-Monmouth). “Both of these gentlemen are well established members of the legal community who have accumulated resumes that seem to be worthy of these nominations. As a former member of the Judiciary Committee I know there will be a fair and thorough review to ensure that they are the right people for these important jobs.”
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January 25, 2012
Contact: Brad Schnure / (609) 292-5199
Senator Jennifer Beck
Confirmation of Red Bank Resident Proceeds to Full Senate
Senator Jennifer Beck (R-11) praised the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee for voting to confirm the nomination of Ana C. Viscomi to be a Judge of the Superior Court. Viscomi, a resident of Red Bank and constituent of Beck’s in the 11th legislative district, was nominated to the position by Governor Chris Christie.
“Ana has a proven record as an administrative law judge that made her nomination by the Governor to be a Judge of the Superior Court an obvious choice,” said Beck.
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January 24, 2012
Contact: Adam Bauer / (609) 292-5199
Senator Christopher Bateman
Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman (R-Somerset/Hunterdon/Mercer/Middlesex), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today called for same sex marriage to be decided by the voters of New Jersey.
In addressing the Committee during its consideration of S-1, the “Marriage Equality and Religious Exemption Act”, Bateman said that he was willing to work with supporters and opponents alike to craft an unbiased and fair question on the issue in the form of either a Constitutional Amendment or statute enabled by referendum.
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January 23, 2012
Contact: Bill Murray / (609) 292-5199
Senator Kevin J. O'Toole
Senator Kevin O’Toole, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement concerning the nominations of Phil Kwon and Bruce Harris as Associate Justices on the New Jersey Supreme Court:
“Governor Christie’s monumental decision today to nominate Phil Kwon and Bruce Harris to be Associate Justices of the Supreme Court highlights his desire to ensure that our State’s highest court not only be a model of diversity for the country but also have a compliment of the best and brightest legal minds our State has to offer,” said O’Toole.
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January 23, 2012
Contact: Adam Bauer / (609) 292-5199
Senator Robert W. Singer
Bill Requires All New Jersey Schools to Have AEDs on Hand for Sporting Events
Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert W. Singer (R- Ocean/Monmouth) seeking to prevent student-athlete deaths from cardiac arrest has been reported favorably from the Senate Education Committee.
“Janet’s Law”, S-157, would require that all public schools, non-public schools keep Automated External Defibrillators (AED) on school grounds, and that an individual trained in the use of the devices is present during student sporting events.
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January 23, 2012
Contact: Bill Murray / (609) 292-5199
Senator Kevin J. O'Toole
Senator Kevin O’Toole, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, responded today the announcement by Governor’s Christie and Cuomo that the tolls on the Staten Island-New Jersey crossings would be cut beginning February 1, 2012:
“New Jersey’s middle-class families need every break that they can get during these difficult economic times,” O’Toole began. “These toll cuts will make it less expensive to commute to work or just to visit family or friends across the river.”
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January 23, 2012
Contact: Adam Bauer / (609) 292-5199
Senator Tom Kean
Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (R- Union) issued the following statement in reaction to Governor Christie’s nomination of Phillip Kwon and Bruce Harris to the New Jersey Supreme Court:
“Governor Christie has picked two nominees with impeccable legal credentials to serve on our state’s highest court. Mr. Kwon has helped lead the fight on public corruption in New Jersey in the offices of the Attorney General and U.S. Attorney. Mr. Harris, a constituent with whom I had the pleasure of campaigning this past fall, comes from two of New Jersey’s most prestigious and influential law firms. The most important qualification for a nominee to the Supreme Court is his or her skill and knowledge as an attorney. The Governor has found in Phillip Kwon and Bruce Harris two extraordinarily qualified members of the Bar to serve the people of this state.”
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January 23, 2012
Contact: Jason Smith / (609) 693-6700
District 9
Legislation that would establish a pilot teacher preparation program at Richard Stockton College for veterans who served in the armed forces on or after September 11, 2001 was advanced today by the Senate Education Committee. Senator Christopher J. Connors is a prime sponsor of S-1026 along with Senator James Whelan. Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove are co-sponsors of the identical companion measure (A-1294), which has been referred to the Assembly Education Committee.
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