Codey

Measure is Designed to Remove Politics from Prosecution

            TRENTON – Senate President Richard J. Codey (D-Essex) announced today that he will introduce a bill that would bar the state attorney general and county prosecutors from running for elected office in New Jersey for two years after leaving their position. 

           “This measure would ensure that those in a position of considerable power do not abuse that power to further their political goals,” said Sen. Codey.  “I think it’s a much needed step to ensure the integrity of our justice system.”

           TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senate President Richard J. Codey and Senator Teresa Ruiz was signed into law by Governor Jon Corzine today, providing greater protections for teen drivers by tightening restrictions on the number of people permitted in the car and cutting back on the hours that they can be on the road.  Bill S16 is based on recommendations from New Jersey’s Teen Driver Study Commission.

            TRENTON – Senate President Richard J. Codey (D-Essex) released the following statement on the passing of former New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Daniel J. O’Hern:

            “Justice O’Hern was a shining example of our justice system at its best and a reminder of why our system is a model for the rest of the world.  In both his personal and professional life, he employed the rule of law as a means to address social and civil inequities.  He always stood on the side of fairness and should be an inspiration to us all.

CODEY STATEMENT ON PASSING OF ASSEMBLYMAN MUNOZ 

            TRENTON – Senate President Richard J. Codey (D-Essex) today issued the following statement on the passing of Assemblyman Eric Munoz:

           “We in the Senate are deeply touched by the loss of a great New Jerseyan who was well-liked and respected by both sides of the aisle.  He will be remembered not only for his work in the Legislature, but also for the outstanding job he did at UMDNJ.  He left an indelible touch on the lives of everyone in New Jersey because of his passion and commitment to healthcare.  My thoughts and prayers go out to Assemblyman Munoz’s entire family.”

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            TRENTON – Senate President Richard J. Codey (D-Essex) today released the following statement on news of Xanadu’s opening being delayed due to a loan default by one of the project’s lenders:

            “This is the icing on the cake that flopped before you could get it out of the oven.  This would be a tremendous disappointment in any economic climate, but given the dire straits we’re in now, it’s a huge setback to a region that was relying heavily on the project for job creation and revenue. 

            TRENTON – Senate President Richard J. Codey (D-Essex) announced today that he has expanded the membership on both the Senate Judiciary and Labor committees and appointed Senator Brian P. Stack and Senator James Beach, respectively, to fill the new posts. 

            The membership on each committee will be expanded by two, with one new Democrat and one new Republican appointed for each committee.

Bill Gets Final Legislative Approval, Paving Way for 16-Year Olds to Donate 

            TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senate President Richard J. Codey and Senate Republican Leader Thomas H. Kean, Jr., which would help increase the availability of potential blood donors, was approved today by the full Senate.  Bill S-2513, approved by a vote of 37 to 0, would lower the legal age to donate blood to 16 with parental consent. 

Bill Would Help Get Treatment for Those Most Overlooked and in Need

            TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senate President Richard J. Codey (D-Essex) that would create an Involuntary Outpatient Commitment (IOC) program in the State of New Jersey was approved by the full Senate today by a vote of 37 to 0.

            “This bill will create an entirely new mechanism to get much-needed help to the portion of our population that often gets overlooked,” said Codey.  “Our goal is to minimize time in the hospital and keep patients in the least restrictive environment that will help foster their recovery.”

Bill Would Help Get Treatment for Those Most Overlooked and in Need  

           TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senate President Richard J. Codey (D-Essex) that would create an Involuntary Outpatient Commitment (IOC) program in the State of New Jersey was approved by the full Senate today by a vote of 37 to 0.

            “This bill will create an entirely new mechanism to get much-needed help to the portion of our population that often gets overlooked,” said Codey.  “Our goal is to minimize time in the hospital and keep patients in the least restrictive environment that will help foster their recovery.”

Full Senate Approves Bill That Would Ease Restrictions on Endowment Funds Hit By Investment Woes

            TRENTON – The full Senate today approved a bill sponsored by Senate President Richard J. Codey and Senator Teresa Ruiz that would give charitable organizations more discretion to spend and invest endowment funds that have been hit hard by the lagging economy.

            Currently, the governing body of a charitable endowment fund is restricted from spending the principal of the endowment.  Instead, the governing body can only spend any appreciation of the principal that exceeds the “historic dollar value” of the fund at the time of contribution.