Corzine Set to Give Abbot Districts $2.9 Billion for Full Cost of Projects
Senator Robert Singer (R-30) issued the following statement in response to Governor Corzine’s approval of legislation today that will borrow another $3.9 billion for school construction projects, including $2.9 billion for projects in Abbott districts:
A joint resolution that would designate April of each year as “Jewish Heritage Month” in the State of New Jersey has been approved by the Senate State Government Committee. The measure, SJR-36, is sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-30).
Legislation (S-222) that would allow temporary employees working at state psychiatric institutions or correctional facilities to apply for Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) accidental disability benefits for injuries sustained while performing their duties has been approved by the Senate State Government Committee.
Legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Conference Leader Robert Singer, (R-30) which would require public school districts to make automated defibrillators available at athletic events and gym class passed the Senate Education Committee unanimously today. The bill is in memory of Janet Zilinski who died of cardiac arrest at the age of 11 following a cheerleading practice.
Senate Republican Conference Leader Robert W. Singer (R-30) issued the following statement on the Governor’s proposed Fiscal Year 2009 State budget:
“At long last, the Governor is finally moving to address the shameful fiscal record of the last six years. After presiding over the doubling of State debt and an $11 billion increase in government spending, the Trenton Democrats are getting the message that middle class New Jerseyans simply cannot afford their vision of tax, spend and borrow.
A bill sponsored by Senator Robert Singer, R-30, that directs the Division of Investment in the Department of Treasury not to invest pension or annuity funds in foreign companies doing business in Iran was approved by the Senate. It also requires the division to consult with an independent research firm that specializes in global securities and to take action to sell, redeem, divest, or withdraw any investment in violation of the provisions of this bill.
A bill sponsored by Senator Robert Singer, (R-30), that would require school buses to display the owner’s business telephone number for reporting of violations, problems or unusual circumstances was approved by the Senate today.
A bill sponsored by Senator Robert Singer, R-30, that directs the Division of Investment in the Department of Treasury not to invest pension or annuity funds in foreign companies doing business in Iran advanced through the Senate Budget Committee today. It also requires the division to consult with an independent research firm that specializes in global securities and to take action to sell, redeem, divest, or withdraw any investment in violation of the provisions of this bill.
Singer Prepares “Sportsmen’s Bill Of Rights” Amendment To Constitution
Senator Robert W. Singer (R-Ocean/Burlington/Monmouth/Mercer) called upon legislators of both parties to reject plans to enact legislation that would make New Jersey the first state in the nation to ban all hunting and fishing.
A bill sponsored by Senator Robert Singer, R-30, that permits an employee who is temporarily working at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, or any other state psychiatric institution or any state correctional facility to apply for Public Employees’ Retirement Systems (PERS) accidental disability was approved by the Senate State Government Committee today.
