January 30, 2012
Contact: Brad Schnure / (609) 292-5199
Senator Robert W. Singer
Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-30) which would require the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services to convene a planning summit to examine an expected shortage of physicians practicing in New Jersey has been approved by the Senate Health, Human Services & Senior Citizens Committee.
“A recently completed report predicts that within the next decade, New Jersey will face a shortage of thousands of physicians practicing in family care and important specialties,” said Singer. “Unless we get to work now to prevent that shortage, many New Jerseyans may soon find themselves without doctors or unable to obtain appointments or treatments when they need them.”
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January 30, 2012
Contact: Brad Schnure / (609) 292-5199
Senator Christopher Bateman
Legislation Lowers Fines for Failing to Produce License or Registration from $150 to $25
The Senate Transportation Committee has approved legislation (S-73) sponsored by Senator Kip Bateman (R-16) that would greatly reduce the fine for failing to produce a driver’s license or vehicle registration during a traffic stop. Under the legislation, the fine for failing to produce those documents would be reduced from $150 to $25 if the police officer conducting the stop can verify by electronic means that those documents have been issued to the person and are valid on the date of the charge.
“Everyone who drives has at some point left their wallet or purse with their driver’s license at home, or forgotten to put the new registration card they received in the mail into their glove compartment,” said Bateman. “Charging a busy mother a $150 fine because she forgot her purse while rushing to pick up her kids from soccer practice doesn’t make sense. Considering that virtually all patrol cars used by police now have computers that are linked to MVC databases, it’s easy enough to verify if a stopped driver is licensed and if their car is registered.”
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January 30, 2012
Contact: Adam Bauer / (609) 292-5199
Senator Joe Kyrillos
Senator Joe Kyrillos (R- Monmouth) today congratulated outgoing DOBI Commissioner Thomas Considine for his accomplishments over the course of the past two years:
“New Jersey businesses and consumers had a strong advocate in Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Thomas Considine. During his time at the Department, Tom helped repeal 21 burdensome regulations, improved the responsiveness of the department to the industry’s needs, reformed personal injury protection regulations to help contain auto insurance increases, and established the Bureau of Fraud Deterrence.
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January 30, 2012
Contact: Adam Bauer / (609) 292-5199
Senator Tom Kean
Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (R- Union) issued the following statement upon learning that Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Thomas Considine will be departing the Christie Administration to return to the private sector:
“Commissioner Considine was a tireless advocate for business who worked hard to streamline a regulatory process that had become overly burdensome and adversarial for job creators in New Jersey.
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January 30, 2012
Contact: Brad Schnure / (609) 292-5199
Senator Christopher Bateman
Senator Kip Bateman (R-16) issued the following statement regarding the announcement that Tom Considine will be leaving his post as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance:
“In his role as Commissioner over the past two years, Tom has been a key player in the efforts of Governor Christie and Republicans in the Legislature to create jobs and make New Jersey a better and safer place to do business.
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January 30, 2012
Contact: Jason Smith / (609) 693-6700
District 9
Delegation Will Serve on Veterans, Transportation & Higher Education Committees
Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove have been officially notified by the legislative leadership of their committee assignments for the 2012-2013 Legislative Session.
Senator Connors retains his seats on the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee and Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee. “On the Community and Urban Affairs Committee, I intend to continue strongly opposing attempts to impose the maddening overregulation that infuriates residents, confounds businesses and overwhelms local governments,” said Senator Connors. “Micromanaging through the imposition of laws, codes and regulations has contributed significantly to the serious problems our state faces, both financially and economically.”
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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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