DIEGNAN, CRYAN, WATSON COLEMAN, RODRIGUEZ & LAMPITT LAW OVERHAULS NEW JERSEY’S HIGHER ED STRUCTURE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT

Law Implements Many Recommendations from SCI Report

(TRENTON) – The structure, financing and fiscal management of New Jersey’s higher education system will be improved under a new law sponsored by Assembly members Patrick J. Diegnan, Joseph Cryan, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Caridad Rodriguez and Pamela Lampitt.

The law implements many recommendations contained an October 2007 report by the State Commission of Investigation (SCI) entitled “Vulnerable to Abuse: The Importance of Restoring Accountability, Transparency and Oversight to Public Higher Education Governance.” The report noted multiple instances where public money was “vulnerable to waste, abuse and violations of the public trust.”

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.”

BILL PACKAGE TO UPDATE & IMPROVE N.J.’S CORPORATE BUSINESS RULES NOW LAW

(TRENTON) – A six-bill package sponsored by Assembly Democrats Patrick J. Diegnan, Matthew W. Milam, Nelson T. Albano, Albert Coutinho, Upendra Chivukula, Wayne P. DeAngelo, Pamela R. Lampitt and Bonnie Watson Coleman to simplify many of New Jersey’s corporate governance statutes is now law.

Two of the bills were signed Monday. Four others had been previously signed.

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.”

DIEGNAN/CRYAN/LAMPITT BILL FOR STANDARD
SCHOOL OFFICIALS' CONTRACTS PASSES ASSEMBLY
Greatly Varying Perks, Salaries Underscore Need  For  Statewide Boilerplate Language

(TRENTON) - The Assembly today cleared legislation Assembly members Patrick J. Diegnan, Joseph Cryan and Pamela Lampitt sponsored to implement a statewide contract template for the hiring of all public school superintendents by a vote of 74-1 with one abstention.

VAN DREW/DIEGNAN BILL ADDRESSING ISSUES OVER ABANDONED BOATS CLEARS ASSEMBLY PANEL

Measure Would Increase Penalties for Abandonment, Give Municipalities More Control over Removal, Destruction

(TRENTON) - The Assembly Transportation and Public Works Committee today released legislation Assemblymen Jeff Van Drew and Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr., sponsored that would address problems caused by boats and vessels abandoned in New Jersey's waterways.

DIEGNAN 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., 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.