John Burzichelli

ASSEMBLY BUDGET PANEL MEMBERS DISCUSS IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED FY 2010 BUDGET

(TRENTON) - Democratic members of the Assembly Budget Committee today issued a multimedia package discussing the importance of holding hearings in which the public can address the committee on the proposed FY2010 budget.

Today's public hearing - the third such hearing on the proposed spending plan -  focused on economic development, public safety, transportation, environment and arts, history and cultural issues.  Since the public hearings began, the committee has taken testimony from roughly 150 individuals and groups.

BURZICHELLI & MILAM ON CONVERTING PROPERTY TAX REBATE INTO DIRECT TAX CREDITS

(TRENTON) - Assemblymen John J. Burzichelli and Matthew W. Milam today issued a multimedia package on their legislation to convert the state's cumbersome property tax rebate checks into a streamlined direct credit system.

The measure (A-3308) would mitigate privacy concerns that have slowed efforts to convert rebates to more practical direct credits on property tax bills.

ASSEMBLY BUDGET PANEL MEMBERS DISCUSS PORTIONS OF PROPOSED FY 2010 BUDGET

(TRENTON) - Democratic members of the Assembly Budget Committee today issued a multimedia package in which they discuss portions of the proposed FY2010 budget pertaining to property tax relief and education funding during the panel's second public hearing on the spending plan.

Today's public hearing focused on education, higher education and local government issues.  The committee took testimony from approximately 50 individuals and groups.

BURZICHELLI: A-10 HITS CLEAN THREE
WITH COMMITMENT TO ATLANTIC CITY
Assemblyman Applauds Conference's Call to Hold Championship
At Boardwalk Hall Through 2012

(TRENTON) - Assemblyman John Burzichelli applauded today's decision by the Atlantic 10 Conference to hold its men's basketball championship tournament at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall for the next three seasons.

BURZICHELLI/MILAM/ALBANO BILL SIGNED INTO LAW;
ALLOWS CASINO EMPLOYEES TO SERVE ON A.C. COUNCIL

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assemblymen John Burzichelli, Matt Milam and Nelson Albano sponsored to allow casino employees to run for seats on the Atlantic City Council was signed into law Saturday by Gov. Jon S. Corzine.

BURZICHELLI & DEANGELO MOVE TO PROTECT CONSUMERS

Measure Aims to Prevent Mailed Manufacturer Rebate Checks From Being Lost & Thrown Out

(TRENTON) – Legislation Assemblymen John J. Burzichelli and Wayne P. DeAngelo are sponsoring to help ensure consumers who are entitled to a manufacturer’s rebate actually receive their money has been approved by the Assembly.

The bill (A-3008) would prohibit manufacturers, retailers or third-party rebate clearinghouses from mailing rebate checks to consumers unless the refund is enclosed in a sealed envelope and clearly identifiable as a manufacturer’s rebate payment, in a manner prescribed by the Director of Consumer Affairs.

“Some rebate refunds or payments have been mailed as little checks attached to post cards,” said Burzichelli (D-Gloucester). “Refunds and payments sent in this way could easily be lost or stolen, or even confused for junk mail. Requiring checks to be mailed in sealed envelopes and be clearly identifiable as a manufacturer’s rebate will help ensure consumers don’t lose the opportunity to receive their money. “

ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS ON PASSAGE OF ECONOMIC PROTECTION BILL PACKAGE

Measures Latest Steps to Help New Jersey Residents Emerge Strong from Economic Crisis

(TRENTON) - Assembly members John J. Burzichelli, Linda R. Greenstein, Wayne P. DeAngelo, Louis D. Greenwald and Joseph Cryan today issued a multimedia package on the Assembly passage of a five-bill package to further bolster the state's economy in the face of the ongoing global financial crisis.

ASSEMBLY PASSES BURZICHELLI/MILAM/ALBANO BILL
TO ALLOW CASINO EMPLOYEES TO SERVE ON A.C. COUNCIL

(TRENTON) - The Assembly today passed and sent to the Governor legislation Assemblymen John Burzichelli, Matt Milam and Nelson Albano sponsored to allow casino employees to run for seats on the Atlantic City Council or as mayor of the resort.

TRENTON – Key Assembly Democrats this week said they would like to expunge at least two of the more controversial elements of Gov. Jon Corzine’s budget proposal: the one-year property tax deduction on income taxes and the request for property tax rebate freezes for non-senior homeowners making over $75,000 and reexamine alternatives.

“I’m not certain the property tax deduction will be in the budget when it’s done,” said Assemblyman John Wisniewski (D-Sayreville). “We have to try to embrace these things as temporary measures, but my own personal suggestion on how we get through this is we may have to borrow money to get the state through its current economic crisis.

“I know it’s near heresy to say that, and in normal times that’s true, but now we ought to at least seriously consider borrowing. Against the pension fund? Sure, at least examine it. There are a variety of vehicles we have.”   

BURZICHELLI, MILAM, ALBANO RENEW CALL FOR PROPERTY TAX CREDIT SYSTEM
In Tight Budget Year, Costs of Printing, Mailing Checks Can Be Eliminated

(TRENTON) - Assemblymen John Burzichelli, Matt Milam and Nelson Albano today said the Governor's proposed changes to the state's property tax rebates should come with converting the cumbersome and expensive rebate checks to a streamlined direct credit system.