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Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan (D-Middlesex), 59, an attorney and former college instructor, is a graduate of Seton Hall University and Seton Hall Law School.  He was elected to the State Assembly in 2001.

Patrick Diegnan

March 3, 2008 - 5:20pm
PRESS RELEASE

DIEGNAN/CRUZ-PEREZ BILL REQUIRING INFORMED CONSENT BEFORE PRESCRIBING MINORS DANGEROUS DRUGS ADVANCES

Assembly Democrats News Release


DIEGNAN/CRUZ-PEREZ BILL REQUIRING INFORMED CONSENT BEFORE PRESCRIBING MINORS DANGEROUS DRUGS ADVANCES
Measure Would Apply to Prescription Drugs Carrying FDA 'Black Box Warning' Labels

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assemblyman Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. and Assemblywoman Nilsa Cruz-Perez sponsored that would require physicians and other licensed healthcare professionals to obtain informed consent from a parent or guardian before prescribing a potentially dangerous drug to a child was released by an Assembly committee today. Read More >
January 28, 2008 - 4:04pm
PRESS RELEASE

Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems Advances

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE RELEASES BILL EXEMPTING
RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS FROM PROPERTY TAX

(TRENTON) - Legislation to exempt renewable energy systems - such as solar and wind power - from property taxes was released today by the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.

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January 28, 2008 - 2:54pm
PRESS RELEASE

DIEGNAN/LAMPITT/BURZICHELLI MEASURE TO CREATE CAPITOL MILITARY TRIBUTE ADVANCES

Assembly Democrats News Release

DIEGNAN/LAMPITT/BURZICHELLI MEASURE TO CREATE CAPITOL MILITARY TRIBUTE ADVANCES

(TRENTON) - The Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee today released legislation Assembly members Patrick Diegnan, Pamela Lampitt, and John Burzichelli sponsored to create a permanent State House tribute to New Jersey's men and women in uniform. Read More >
January 14, 2008 - 3:31pm
PRESS RELEASE

Diegnan Seeks to Cushion Increased Toll Costs for NJ Drivers

DIEGNAN SEEKS TO CUSHION INCREASED TOLL COSTS
FOR NJ DRIVERS

Assemblyman Proposes State Income Tax Credit for Frequent Toll Road Users

(SOUTH PLAINFIELD) - Assemblyman Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr., today announced that he plans to introduce legislation this month to provide commuters with an income tax credit to help mitigate the affect of future toll increases.

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October 31, 2007 - 6:54am

Home News Tribune endorses Diegnan and Barnes for Assembly

The Home News Tribune has endorsed Patrick Diegnan and Peter Barnes III for State Assembly in the 18th district. READ

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October 22, 2007 - 7:37am

Courier-News endorses GOP challengers against Buono, Diegnan

The Courier-News has endorsed Republican Dan Brown for State Senate in the 18th district against Democratic State Sen. Barbara Buono. They have also endorsed Republican Assembly candidate William England over incumbent Patrick Diegnan, and recently elected Democratic Assemblyman Peter Barnes.

"As New Jersey voters consider their ballot options in November, they should begin by asking two questions about incumbent legislators: Are they part of the problem? And if not, can they be part of the solution?" the editorial asked. READ

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July 26, 2007 - 1:58pm
PRESS RELEASE

DIEGNAN AIMS TO ELIMINATE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR ALL WRONGFUL DEATH CASES

Assembly Democrats News Release

DIEGNAN AIMS TO ELIMINATE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
FOR ALL WRONGFUL DEATH CASES

Measure Stems from Case of Elizabeth Bernoskie, Widow of Murdered Rahway Cop
Ordered to Repay $150,000 to Husband's Alleged Killer

(SOUTH PLAINFIELD) - Citing a recent Appellate Court decision which requires Elizabeth Bernoskie, the widow of a Rahway police officer, to repay $150,000 to her husband's alleged killer, Assemblyman Patrick J. Diegnan has developed legislation that would eliminate the statute of limitations on all wrongful-death lawsuits resulting from murder or manslaughter.

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June 21, 2007 - 4:15pm
PRESS RELEASE

ASSEMBLY PASSES REPEAL OF SALES TAX ON NON-PROFIT HEALTH CLUB FEES, DUES

Assembly Democrats News Release
ASSEMBLY PASSES REPEAL OF SALES TAX
ON NON-PROFIT HEALTH CLUB FEES, DUES
Measure Also Would Rescind Seven-Percent Levy on Municipal Parking Fees

(TRENTON) - The General Assembly today passed legislation Assemblymen Jeff Van Drew, Lou Manzo, Reed Gusciora, and Patrick Diegnan, Nelson Albano and Assemblywoman Linda Stender sponsored to exempt from the state sales and use tax all not-for-profit health and fitness club dues and local parking fees.

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June 14, 2007 - 5:57pm
PRESS RELEASE

Johnson, Steele, Diegnan, Albano Bill Overhauling Victims of Crime Compensation Board Advances

Assembly Democrats News Release

JOHNSON/STEELE/DIEGNAN/ALBANO BILL OVERHAULING VICTIMS OF CRIME COMPENSATION BOARD ADVANCES

Measure Would Expedite Services for Crime Victims, Save Taxpayer Dollars

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assemblymen Gordon M. Johnson, Alfred E. Steele, Patrick Diegnan, and Nelson Albano sponsored to abolish the Victims of Crime Compensation Board (VCCB) and replace it with a streamlined executive agency was released today from the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

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May 16, 2007 - 4:03pm
PRESS RELEASE

Gusciora/Stender/Diegnan seek federal gun data access

Assembly Democrats News Release

GUSCIORA/STENDER/DIEGNAN SEEK GUN DATA ACCESS
FOR STATE, LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES
Measure Urges Congress to Grant Broader Access to Federal Firearms Info

(TRENTON) - Assembly members Reed Gusciora, Linda Stender, and Patrick Diegnan today announced the introduction of legislation seeking congressional authorization for state and local law enforcement agencies to access federal firearms tracing data.

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