Senator Thomas Kean, R-21, today called on Governor Corzine to hold firm to his principles and not bow to the members of his own party intent on blocking a real ban on dual office holding. Corzine had previously stated that allowing lawmakers to hold more than one elected position simultaneously is “an obstacle to achieving the common good we all desire. I cannot tell how strongly I feel about ending it – now.”
Senator Diane Allen (R-7) endorsed plans to create a new office of Nutrition and Fitness to help reduce rising obesity rates adding that the state can do more by repealing the sales tax on gym memberships.
The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee approved legislation sponsored by Senator Paul Sarlo (D-36) and Senator Joseph Kyrillos (R-13) that will provide a corporation business tax credit for certain digital media companies.
Senator Thomas H. Kean (R-Essex/Somerset/Morris/Union), a co-Prime Sponsor of SCR-136, which would dedicate up to $175 million annually from Fiscal Year 2009 to Fiscal Year 2038 from sales and use tax revenue for preservation of open space, farmland and historic sites, issued the following statement calling on Governor Corzine to support bi-partisan legislation to reauthorize the Garden State Preservation Trust:
A bill sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-30) that clarifies the law on incorporation of religious societies or congregations by eliminating outdated references to specific religious groups was approved by the Senate Commerce Committee today.
Senator Gerald Cardinale (R-39) issued the following statement regarding the Senate Judiciary Committee’s decision to ban the death penalty in New Jersey for all crimes including; terrorism, the murder of a law enforcement officers and pedophiles who rape and murder children.
A bill sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-30), that would improve safety standards for operating school buses in New Jersey was approved by the Senate Education Committee today. The bill would require a school bus driver endorsement on commercial driver licenses and require specialized training and testing for bus drivers.
Senator Joseph Kyrillos (R-13) issued the following statement after writing a letter to Gary D. Rose, Chief of New Jersey’s Office of Economic Growth, asking to delay reorganizing the Department of Commerce, Economic Development and Tourism:
Senator Anthony Bucco (R-25) issued the following statement today in response to remarks by the State Treasurer and Director of Pension and Benefits at the Senate Budget hearing:
Senator Diane Allen (R-7) issued the following statement regarding media reports that the State pension fund is under investigation by the Federal Security and Exchange Commission (SEC):
