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Doherty: Murphy Empowered by Legislature’s Inaction to Rule Like a King
Senator Michael Doherty said the New Jersey Legislature’s inaction in limiting executive authority has empowered Governor Phil Murphy to rule like a king.
Sen. Michael Doherty said the New Jersey Legislature’s inaction in limiting executive authority has empowered Governor Phil Murphy to rule like a king. (Pixabay)
“Governor Murphy’s declaration of a new ‘Public Health Emergency’ in defiance of the Legislature demonstrates exactly why we must assert ourselves as a co-equal branch of government and limit his emergency powers,” said Doherty (R-23). “We’re supposed to have a governor with limited authority under our New Jersey Constitution, but Murphy has been empowered by the Legislature’s inaction to rule like a king. ”
Connors, Rumpf & Gove: Governor Murphy Refused to Give Up Emergency Powers
Senator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove said Governor Murphy has refused to give up his emergency powers after the Legislative Leadership decided against scheduling a vote on legislation (SCR-165/ACR-223) that would have extended certain emergency orders and directives.
Connors, Rumpf, and Gove said Governor Murphy has refused to give up his emergency powers after the Legislative Leadership decided against scheduling a vote on legislation that would have extended certain emergency orders and directives. (Pixabay)
The 9th District legislative delegation issued the following statement:
“Many of our constituents are incensed by the Governor’s heavy-handed use of emergency and executive powers. We agree and, consistent with the views of our constituents, our delegation wants a new direction for our state that promptly and effectively ends the failed policies of the past.
Senate Republicans Set Priorities for Next Session
Will Focus on Affordability & Returning New Jersey to Normal
Following the reorganization of the New Jersey Senate today, the Senate Republican leadership team laid out the priorities of the caucus for the next legislation session in a joint statement:
Following the reorganization of the New Jersey Senate today, the Senate Republican leadership team laid out the priorities of the caucus for the next legislation session, which include affordability and returning New Jersey to normal. (SenateNJ.com)
“First and foremost, Senate Republicans will focus on affordability and making the Garden State a place where young adults, families, and seniors can afford to live. After four years of inaction, we’re going to hold Governor Murphy’s feet to the fire now that he says he’s finally ready to listen to New Jerseyans and work on cost-of-living concerns.
“We also must focus on returning New Jersey back to normal now that’s it’s clear that COVID-19 isn’t going away. We cannot allow the Executive Branch to continue ignoring the New Jersey Constitution and circumventing the Legislature’s role as a co-equal branch of government. With a disease that is becoming endemic, we must return to the regular legislative process for managing any necessary policy changes. We will work with our colleagues on the other side of the aisle to put an end to government by executive order.”
Governor Signs Pennacchio Bill Bolstering NJ Laws to Protect Students and Save Lives
New Jersey’s anti-bullying law is already one of the toughest in the nation, and legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Pennacchio and signed today by the Governor makes it even stronger, increasing penalties for parents and guardians and mandating school districts to bolster bully-prevention policies.
New Jersey’s anti-bullying law is already one of the toughest in the nation, and legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio and signed by the Governor makes it even stronger. (Flickr)
The new law, S-1790/A-1662, amends New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights with specific requirements on school districts to help prevent and respond to bullying incidents.
“The Legislature has aggressively moved to control bullying in our schools, but it hasn’t been enough,” said Pennacchio (R-26). “Victims of bullying are prone to attack 24 hours a day by schoolmates or rivals texting from their phones or flexing social media muscles online.
Pennacchio Bill that Cuts Red Tape to Help Veterans Signed into Law
Legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Pennacchio that would allow veterans without official active duty discharge forms to receive veterans’ preference on civil service applications was signed into law today by Governor Murphy.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio that would allow veterans without official active duty discharge forms to receive veterans’ preference on civil service applications was signed into law by Governor Murphy. (©iStock)
“The men and women who serve our nation in the military deserve to have access to the benefits they earned without having to go through excessive government red tape,” said Pennacchio (R-26). “This legislation will allow a person who is still on active military duty, but who expects to be discharged soon, to begin the process of securing veterans’ preference. We have a responsibility to support these brave heroes on and off the battlefield. I’m glad to see this bill signed into law.”
Oroho Bill that Would Provide Sales Tax Exemption to Small Businesses for Winterization Efforts Clears Senate
Legislation sponsored by Senator Steven Oroho that would provide a sales tax exemption to small businesses that winterized their operations during the pandemic was approved by the New Jersey Senate.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Steve Oroho that would provide a sales tax exemption to small businesses that winterized their operations during the pandemic was approved by the New Jersey Senate. (FB/Morristown Partnership)
“The small businesses that line our Main Streets have been struggling to survive since the start of the pandemic,” said Oroho (R-24). “During that time, they have had to purchase an enormous amount of extra equipment in order to expand outdoor operations during the fall and winter seasons. My legislation will provide targeted sales tax relief to these small businesses so that they can continue to keep their doors open and serve their communities.”
Senate Passes Republican-Sponsored Legislation Aiding Land Conservation, Preservation and Recreation
A package of three bills sponsored by Senator Steve Oroho, Senator Kristin Corrado and Senator Kip Bateman that would help preserve open space and contribute to the quality of life in New Jersey was endorsed today by the Senate.
A package of three bills sponsored by Sen. Steve Oroho, Sen. Kristin Corrado and Sen. Kip Bateman that would help preserve open space and contribute to the quality of life in New Jersey was endorsed today by the Senate. (Pixabay)
The legislation is part of a package of preservation bills funded from constitutionally dedicated corporate business tax (CBT) revenues.
Pennacchio Bill that Would Upgrade Penalties for Those who Impersonate Veterans Clears Senate
Legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Pennacchio that would upgrade certain crimes of misrepresenting oneself as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces was approved by the New Jersey Senate.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio that would upgrade certain crimes of misrepresenting oneself as a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces was approved by the New Jersey Senate. (©iStock)
“It is inspiring to see a veteran who has honorably served our nation return home and continue serving their community. Unfortunately, there are professional scammers right here in New Jersey who make a living by deceiving others into thinking that they are veterans—in order to claim financial benefits that are reserved for our actual veterans,” said Pennacchio (R-26). “My legislation will increase the punishments for such crimes and help curb this despicable behavior going forward. All veterans should be provided easy access to the benefits they’ve earned, and anyone who knowingly impersonates a veteran in order to steal those benefits, should be punished to the fullest extent of the law.”
Pennacchio Bill that Would Allow More Veterans to be Eligible for State Civil Service Preference Clears Senate
Military service members who did not serve in a theater of operation but did serve during a war or conflict may soon be eligible for state civil service preference thanks to legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Pennacchio and approved today by the New Jersey Senate.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio that would allow more veterans to be eligible for state civil service preference was approved by the New Jersey Senate. (©iStock)
“This bill will provide a great service to so many veterans and loosen the stringent requirements for civil service preference that deny numerous veterans to this day,” said Pennacchio (R-26). “This change would not only allow veterans to find employment more quickly after leaving the armed forces, but it is a well-deserved benefit for these brave men and women and will make their transition from military to civilian life much easier.”
Senate Approves Oroho Bill that Would Help Protect Farmland from Deer
Farmers throughout New Jersey may soon be able to apply for agricultural grants to help cover the cost of deer fencing thanks to bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Steven Oroho and approved today by the New Jersey Senate.
Farmers may soon be able to apply for agricultural grants to help cover the cost of deer fencing thanks to bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Steve Oroho and approved today by the New Jersey Senate. (Pixabay)
“Damage to crops from deer has become a crippling problem for many New Jersey farmers,” said Oroho (R-24). “In some instances, producers have abandoned fields that are too vulnerable to deer damage, and others have transitioned away from produce and row crops to hay, just to lessen the impact. By issuing grants for fencing, my legislation will provide a practical and humane method of protecting crops.”
