L. Grace Spencer

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ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS ON BILL TO INCREASE PUBLIC INPUT ON HEALTH INSURER CONVERSIONS

(TRENTON) - Assembly members Gary S. Schaer, John F. McKeon, John S. Wisniewski, L. Grace Spencer and Jack Conners - the Democratic members of the Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee - today issued a multimedia package on legislation that would require increased public participation and independent analysis of any health insurer wishing to convert to a for-profit company.

The measure (A-3729) would provide more transparency in any potential conversion of a health insurer to a for-profit company by requiring the state to complete an independent health impact study, analyzing the impact of the conversion on the health status of New Jersey residents, increasing the number of public hearings to at least three and granting the Office of the Public Advocate access to all the material included in the conversion process.

WISNIEWSKI/SPENCER BILL ENCOURAGING BANKS
TO LOCATE IN UNDERSERVED AREAS ADVANCES
Measure Would Create 'Banking Development Districts'
To Push Institutions to Open Branches

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assemblyman John Wisniewski and Assemblywoman L. Grace Spencer are sponsoring to encourage banking institutions to open branches in underserved communities was released by the Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee.

Democratic Assemblywoman L. Grace Spencer Calls on Christie to Return State Taxpayer Funds

"Put our taxpayer money where his mouth is."

Trenton – Assemblywoman L. Grace Spencer (D-Essex) today called on Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie to return almost $250,000 to New Jersey's taxpayers.

ASSEMBLY CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Annual Celebration Commemorates Significant Contributions of Groups, Individuals

(TRENTON) - Assembly Democrats today issued a multimedia package commemorating the chamber's annual celebration of Black History Month - a time to reflect and remember the individuals and groups that have contributed to the betterment or advancement of African Americans in the state and the nation.

ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKERS COMMENT ON ‘SECOND CHANCE’ HEARING IN CAMDEN

(CAMDEN) – Assembly Democrats released the following statements today during a special Camden hearing focusing on finding ways to help individuals released from prison avoid returning to crime.

The Second Chance Hearing was the 7th convened by Majority Leader Bonnie Watson Coleman:

ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS COMMENTARY ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS PANEL ECONOMIC CRISIS HEARING

(TRENTON) - Democratic members of the Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee today issued a multimedia package on the panel's Monday hearing on the ongoing global economic crisis and the condition of New Jersey's financial institutions.

QUIGLEY/SPENCER/SMITH/TUCKER/CRUZ-PEREZ BILL
REQUIRING PROPER BEDBUG EXTERMINATION CLEARS ASSEMBLY
Measure Stems From July Outbreak of Bedbugs in Hudson County Apartment Complexes

(TRENTON) - The Assembly today approved legislation members Joan M. Quigley, L. Grace Spencer, L. Harvey Smith, Cleopatra Tucker and Nilsa Cruz-Perez sponsored to provide additional tools for landlords and tenants to address bedbug infestations.

PRIETO/SPENCER BILL REQUIRING ATM OPERATORS TO DISCLOSE BALANCE INQUIRY FEES ADVANCES

(TRENTON) - The Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee today released legislation Assembly members Vincent Prieto and L. Grace Spencer sponsored to require ATM operators to inform consumers when charging fees for balance inquiries.

SPENCER APPLAUDS GOVERNOR FOR COMMITMENT
TO LOWERING SENIOR CITIZENS' HEATING COSTS

(TRENTON) -- Assemblywoman L. Grace Spencer today applauded Governor Jon S. Corzine for making energy assistance to low-income residents and seniors a cornerstone of his economic package.

ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKERS SAY WORRISOME FORECASTS HIGHLIGHT NEED TO HELP RESIDENTS WITH ENERGY COSTS

(TRENTON) – Assembly Democrats today said ominous signs regarding winter fuel bills, looming cold weather and the global economic crisis simply re-emphasize the need to help low-income seniors and disabled persons pay gas and utility bills.