DIEGNAN / LAMPITT / BURZICHELLI / CONNERS / MORIARTY BILL TO CREATE ‘PATRIOTS’ TRIBUTE NOW LAW

(TRENTON) – Legislation Assembly members Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr., Pamela R. Lampitt, John J. Burzichelli, Jack Conners and Paul Moriarty sponsored to create a permanent State House tribute to New Jersey’s patriotic men and women in uniform is now law.

“All New Jerseyans take pride in the sacrifices and dedication of the men and woman who serve in the military to keep us secure and free,” said Diegnan (D-Middlesex). “We have numerous memorials for the men and women who have sacrificed so much for this state and county. This memorial will give proper due to those who are actively serving our nation.”

DIEGNAN / LAMPITT / BURZICHELLI / CONNERS / MORIARTY BILL TO CREATE ‘PATRIOTS’ TRIBUTE GETS FINAL LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL

(TRENTON) – Legislation Assembly members Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr., Pamela R. Lampitt, John J. Burzichelli, Jack Conners and Paul Moriarty sponsored to create a permanent State House tribute to New Jersey’s patriotic men and women in uniform has received final legislative approval.

“All New Jerseyans take pride in the sacrifices and dedication of the men and woman who serve in the military to keep us secure and free,” said Diegnan (D-Middlesex). “We have numerous memorials for the men and women who have sacrificed so much for this state and county. This memorial would give proper due to those who are actively serving our nation.”

DIEGNAN / LAMPITT / BURZICHELLI / CONNERS / MORIARTY BILL TO CREATE ‘PATRIOTS’ TRIBUTE ADVANCING

(TRENTON) – Legislation Assembly members Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr., Pamela R. Lampitt, John J. Burzichelli, Jack Conners and Paul Moriarty sponsored to create a permanent State House tribute to New Jersey’s patriotic men and women in uniform is advancing in the Senate.

“All New Jerseyans take pride in the sacrifices and dedication of the men and woman who serve in the military to keep us secure and free,” said Diegnan (D-Middlesex). “We have numerous memorials for the men and women who have sacrificed so much for this state and county. This memorial would give proper due to those who are actively serving our nation.”

BURZICHELLI:  CHRISTIE HEALTH CARE PROPOSAL WILL HURT
NEW JERSEY CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

(PAULSBORO) – Assemblyman John J. Burzichelli (D-Paulsboro) today said that Right Wing Conservative Republican Chris Christie’s proposal for “mandate-free” plans would be disastrous since it would allow health care companies in New Jersey to skirt covering critical treatment for children with autism.

GOVERNOR PENS INTO LAW SWEENEY/BURZICHELLI BILL
TO ALLOW BOW AND ARROW DEER HUNTING ON SUNDAYS

(TRENTON) - Legislation Senator Stephen M. Sweeney and Assemblyman John J. Burzichelli sponsored to authorize Sunday deer hunting during bow and arrow season was signed into law today by Governor Jon S. Corzine.

CARABALLO/BURZICHELLI BILL RAISING PENALTIES FOR GAS PIPELINE VIOLATIONS PASSES SENATE

(TRENTON) -- Legislation Assemblymen Wilfredo Caraballo and John Burzichelli sponsored to enhance the safety of residents who live near natural gas pipelines passed today in the state Senate.

BURZICHELLI/SCHAER BILL SEEKING TO REIN-IN 'WILD WEST' RENT-TO-OWN HOUSING MARKET ADVANCES

Measure Would Ensure Families Are Not Exploited by Unscrupulous Landlord-Sellers

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assemblymen John J. Burzichelli and Gary S. Schaer sponsored to better protect consumers from abusive practices in the previously unregulated rent-to-own housing market was unanimously released today from the Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee. 

BURZICHELLI: CODEY SUPPORT OF PENNY DEDICATION KEY TO SUSTAINABILITY OF PROPERTY TAX CUT

(PAULSBORO) - Assemblyman John Burzichelli - who initiated the idea of a constitutionally guaranteed property tax cut while co-chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee on Constitutional Reform last year - today applauded Senate President Codey's announced support for legislation to permanently dedicate a full penny share of last year's sales tax increase to property tax relief.

FISHER/BURZICHELLI/VAN DREW BILL EXPANDING DUAL HEALTH COVERAGE BAN TO PUBLIC OFFICIALS RELEASED

(TRENTON) - The Assembly State Government Committee today released legislation Assemblymen Douglas H. Fisher, John J. Burzichelli and Jeff Van Drew sponsored to extend dual health care coverage prohibitions to all state and local elected officials who are eligible for more than one taxpayer-subsidized health plan.

LEGISLATION REFOCUSING STATE'S EFFORTS TO ATTRACT, RETAIN BUSINESS ADVANCES

Measure Would Reorganize State's Commerce, Economic Growth & Tourism Commission, Transfer Division of Travel and Tourism to Department of State

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assemblymen John J. Burzichelli, Jeff Van Drew, Joseph Vas, and Upendra J. Chivukula sponsored to overhaul the workings of two key state agencies to better promote New Jersey's business community, potential for economic growth, and travel and tourism opportunities was released today by an Assembly committee.