Bill On Governor’s Desk Permits Davy to Crush Morris School For Autistic Kids
Senator Anthony R. Bucco (R-Morris) called upon Governor Corzine to veto legislation (A-45), that would prevent the State Board of Education from acting as a check on the powers of the Commissioner of Education in disputes arising under state law.
Legislation sponsored by Senator Anthony Bucco a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee that would allow the state to offer incentives to employees to waive their State Health Benefits Plan (SHBP) coverage passed the Senate State Government Committee unanimously today.
Senator Anthony Bucco, R-District 25, made the following comments after members of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee debated the merits of Senate Bill S-1071, which allows exemptions from mandatory immunizations for children if parents object on conscientious grounds. Bucco and Senator Gerald Cardinale, R-District 39, are co-sponsors of the bill:
Senators Anthony R. Bucco (R-25), Steven V. Oroho (R-24) denounced Democrat-sponsored legislation to impose boating, mooring and dock taxes on Lake Hopatcong.
Governor Urged to Stick to His Guns and Resist Pressure to Increase Spending
Senator’s Anthony Bucco and Steve Oroho members of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee issued the following statement urging Governor Jon Corzine to refuse to give in to pressure from Legislative Democrats and keep state spending lower than last year:
Four Republican members of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today called for the elimination of the Department of the Public Advocate to help cut state spending.
The five Republican members of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee criticized the Corzine Administration’s refusal to reject calls for tolls on commuters who use Routes 78 and 80:
Senator Anthony Bucco, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, expressed concern today after seeing a poll of NJBIA members that shows employer health-care costs have doubled in just six years. Additionally, only 75 percent of small businesses now offer health-care coverage, down from 92 percent only four years ago.
Senators Anthony Bucco, Kevin O’Toole, Phil Haines, and Steve Oroho, members of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee issued the following statement regarding General Assembly Speaker Roberts’ proposal to end direct property tax rebates to New Jersey families.
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs does Job Efficiently
The five Republican members of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee commended the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs today for operating efficiently.
