Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean addressed the New Jersey Senate at the start of the new legislative session on Tuesday, January, 17, 2012 to talk about priorities for the future of New Jersey.
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Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean appeared on My9′s New Jersey Now on Sunday, January 15, 2012 to talk about the passing of his friend, Assembly Republican Leader Alex DeCroce.
Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove released the following statement on the passing of Assemblyman Alex DeCroce:
“Our Delegation is deeply saddened by the passing of Assemblyman Alex DeCroce and we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to his family.
“First and foremost, we knew Alex as a dedicated public servant. In these fiercely partisan times, Alex always conducted himself as a statesman and gentlemen for the betterment of the state.
On the heels of the state legislative reorganization, Senator Jennifer Beck today announced that she has been assigned to the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. The thirteen member committee oversees New Jersey’s spending priorities and assists in crafting the state’s annual budget. The State Constitution mandates that a balanced budget is passed by July 1 of every year.
“This upcoming year is going to be full of new experiences and hard work as I get to know my new district and assume my new responsibilities on the Budget and Appropriations Committee,” said Beck (R-Monmouth). “I was recently sworn in as Senator of the newly created 11th Legislative district, of the 18 towns in my new district, 11 are new to me. I look forward to getting to know these new towns and my constituents.”
During Hurricane Irene, many residents in the 16th Legislative District, which covers parts of Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties, were forced to abandon their homes due to flooding. In the Borough of Manville alone, hundreds of homeowners were forced to leave their homes, many of whom have not as yet been able to return. For too many residents, this was the not first time. In fact, for many residents, it was the fourth time in the past 11 years they were forced to abandon their homes due to flooding.
Senator Kip Bateman and Assemblyman Jack M. Ciattarelli, R-Somerset, today said they were very pleased that Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation earlier this week that allows local officials to now use open space funds to purchase flood prone land.
Legislation (A-3308/S-2314) sponsored by Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove developed to provide assistance to veteran-owned businesses in the process of securing state contracts has been signed into law.
The 9th District Delegation’s initiative, entitled the “Veteran-Owned Business Assistance Act,” now enacted, states that the Department of Treasury shall encourage veteran-owned businesses to participate in State procurement and contracting.
Legislation arising from the Caylee Anthony tragedy in Florida has been signed into law by Governor Christie.
The measure, “Caylee’s Law”, was sponsored in the state Senate by Tom Kean, Jr. (R- Union) and Diane Allen (R- Burlington). The law upgrades to a crime of the fourth degree failure to report the death of a person while creating a new crime, also of the fourth degree, of failing to report the disappearance of a child within 24 hours.
Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin were officially sworn into office in Trenton on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 as the representatives of the 10th Legislative District.
“I am honored that the people of the 10th Legislative District have chosen me to represent them in the Legislature,” said Senator Holzapfel. “I look forward to the opportunity to do what is in the best interest of our community and the State of New Jersey. I know that Andy Ciesla, Dave Wolfe and I have always put our constituents first. That is who elects us and that is who we work for.”
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego:
“Trenton is a somber place today in remembrance of Alex DeCroce’s grace, charisma and dedication to the people of New Jersey. During my time in the Assembly, I valued and benefitted from the guidance and steady hand of our Republican leader, and admired his grace and poise. His death is a loss to his family, his friends, the legislature and the State of New Jersey.”
Senator Kip Bateman and Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, both R-Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer and Middlesex, issued the following statement on the passing of Assembly Republican Leader Alex DeCroce:
Senator Bateman:
“Alex DeCroce was a dear friend and long time colleague who I will truly miss. The State House just won’t be the same without him, and the State of New Jersey is poorer for losing him. My sincerest condolences and prayers go to Betty Lou and the DeCroce family.”
The Senators
Dawn Addiego
District 8
Diane Allen
District 7
Kip Bateman
District 16
Jennifer Beck
District 11
Anthony Bucco
District 25
Gerald Cardinale
District 39
Chris Connors
District 9
Mike Doherty
District 23
Jim Holzapfel
District 10
Tom Kean
District 21
Joe Kyrillos
District 13
Kevin O'Toole
District 40
Steve Oroho
District 24
Joe Pennacchio
District 26
Robert Singer
District 30
Sam Thompson
District 12
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