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Senator Joe Kyrillos (R-13)

Kyrillos Says Senate Must Act with Urgency on Cabinet Nominations

Senator Joe Kyrillos, a senior Republican senator on the Judiciary Committee, said he hopes that there are no further delays of hearings and votes on the governor’s nominees. The Senate Judiciary Committee adjourned today before a vote on the education commissioner’s nomination or selection of a date when the hearing will be resumed.

“The governor needs to have his team in place if government is to function smoothly,” Kyrillos said. “Delays make it more difficult for nominees to assemble their own teams and begin working on behalf of taxpayers.

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District 12

Beck, O’Scanlon & Casagrande “Diploma Mill” Bill Passes Senate by Vote of 38-0

The 12th District Legislators are please to announce that S-826, known as the “Diploma Mill Bill” was passed today in the State Senate.

The bill requires that in order for a public school employee to receive tuition assistance for coursework or a completion of a degree that the college or university be fully accredited. This bill was created in response to school employees using on-line “diploma mill” programs to increase their salaries.

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District 9

Senate Passes Connors, Rumpf & Gove Bill Authorizing Towns to Offer Free Beach Badges to Military Personnel

In an overwhelming display of support, the full Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove that would allow municipalities to provide free or reduced-fee beach badges to active military and New Jersey National Guard personnel, as well as their spouses and children over the age of 12.

The 9th District Lawmaker’s legislation (S-114) seeks to amend current law, which only authorized municipalities to provide free or reduced beach badges to persons 65 or older and certain disabled individuals. Existing law also provides that children under the age of 12 cannot be charged for beach badges.

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Senator Andrew Ciesla (R-10)

Senator Andrew Ciesla Recognized as “Hero of the Taxpayer”

Americans for Prosperity Present Senator Ciesla Award for His Outstanding Pro-Taxpayer Voting Record During the 213th Legislative Session

A host of AFP citizen activists presented District 10 legislator, Senator Andy Ciesla (R-Ocean/Monmouth), with the group’s coveted “Hero of the Taxpayer” award.

Senator Ciesla was acknowledged for his stellar voting record on critical legislation during the 213th Legislative Session. AFP’s Legislative Scorecard judged lawmakers across 54 critical votes that were deemed to have a profound impact on taxes and spending in New Jersey.

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Senator Tom Kean (R-21)

Tom Kean Statement on Senator Bill Baroni

Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean made the following statement today after it was announced that Senator Bill Baroni has been appointed to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey:

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Senator Tom Kean (R-21)

Tom Kean Pleased With Treasurer’s Grace, Competence Under Pressure

Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean issued the following statement praising the Judiciary Committee’s approval of Andrew Eristoff’s nomination as New Jersey treasurer. The nomination now goes to the full Senate:

“Acting Treasurer Eristoff demonstrated astonishingly deep knowledge of state finances though he has been on the job for only a few weeks,” Senator Kean said. “He answered question after question from senators with graciousness and candor.

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Senator Christopher Bateman (R-16)

Bateman Says Acting Treasurer Eristoff Deserves Unanimous Support

Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after the committee approved the nomination of Andrew Eristoff as state treasurer.

“Acting Treasurer Eristoff faces an incredibly difficult task in balancing next year’s budget and dealing with the difficulties of keeping the current budget balanced during a recession,” Senator Bateman said.

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Senator Joe Kyrillos (R-13)

Kyrillos Says Treasurer Nominee Eristoff Showed He’s Up to the Job

Senator Joe Kyrillos, a senior Republican on the Judiciary Committee, said he was pleased and proud that most members of the committee voted to approve the nomination of Andrew Eristoff as state treasurer.

“The depth of knowledge and experience and the calm competence that Andrew Eristoff demonstrated today should give heart to all who have waited so long for better government in Trenton,” Senator Kyrillos said.

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Senator Gerald Cardinale (R-39)

Cardinale Votes to Confirm Treasurer Nominee Andrew Eristoff

Senator Gerald Cardinale, senior Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said he voted to confirm acting Treasurer Andrew Eristoff because of the remarkable knowledge and great character the nominee demonstrated at today’s confirmation hearing.

“This is a nominee who clearly demonstrated he understands the depth of problems faced by our state and is ready to work hard to create a government that is more efficient and competent at doing the people’s business,” Senator Cardinale said.

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District 12

NWS Earle Study Bill Passed by Senate Community & Urban Affairs Committee

The 12th District Legislators are pleased to announced that a bill they sponsor that would require the State Treasurer to conduct independent studies of the impact of the privatization of 300 housing units on Naval Weapons Station Earle was heard today by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee. The bill passed out of committee by a vote of four to zero.

Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande, who sponsors the legislation in the General Assembly with Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon, was on hand to testify. Senator Jennifer Beck is sponsoring the bill in the Senate.

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