Upendra Chivukula

CHIVUKULA: ENERGY MASTER PLAN RIGHT MIX
TO POWER NEW JERSEY'S FUTURE
Clean Energy, Conservation Key to Long-Term Sustainability

(FRANKLIN TWP.) - Assemblyman Upendra J. Chivukula, chairman of the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, today applauded Governor Jon S. Corzine's focus on ensuring New Jersey's Energy Master Plan would make the state both a leader in the production of renewable, clean energy while simultaneously becoming a national model for conservation.

GOP presidential candidate John McCain with Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, an Asian-Indian and possible VP pick: Getty Images Photo
DENVER -- Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula, the first Indian-American to serve in the state legislature, said that if McCain chooses Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal as his running mate, many of the state’s Indians would be tempted to vote for him.

But while New Jersey has one of the largest Indian populations in the country, Chivukula (D-FranklinTownship) said that there aren’t enough of them to change the statewide tide.

“I’m sure it will have some impact, yes. But Indian-Americans are not a large percentage, so it’s not going to be that much,” he said.

BURZICHELLI/CHIVUKULA/FISHER BILL TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS ON SWITCH FROM ANALOG TO DIGITAL TV BROADCASTS PASSES

(TRENTON) - The Assembly today passed legislation Assembly members John Burzichelli, Upendra Chivukula and Douglas H. Fisher sponsored to educate consumers on the upcoming television broadcast switch from analog to digital.

BURZICHELLI/CHIVUKULA/FISHER BILL TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS ON SWITCH FROM ANALOG TO DIGITAL TV BROADCASTS ADVANCES

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assembly members John Burzichelli, Upendra Chivukula and Douglas H. Fisher sponsored to educate consumers on the upcoming television broadcast switch from analog to digital was released today by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities panel.

ROBERTS/CHIVUKULA BILL EXTENDING DEADLINE
FOR VOTER-VERIFIED BALLOTS CLEARS ASSEMBLY
Measure Would Give State Until June 2008 Primary to Retrofit Electronic Machines

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assembly Speaker Joseph J. Roberts, Jr., and Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula sponsored to give state officials until the June 3, 2008 primary elections to ensure that electronic voting machines statewide would meet the requirement for providing voter-verifiable paper records of votes cast passed today in the General Assembly.

ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING ACT CLEARS ASSEMBLY
Measure Would Make New Jersey Fifth State to Create Responsible System
For Collecting, Reusing, Disposing Chemical-Laden Computers, Televisions

(TRENTON) - The Assembly today passed legislation Assemblymen Reed Gusciora, John F. McKeon, Upendra J. Chivukula and Robert M. Gordon sponsored to establish a statewide collection and recycling program for used computers and other electronic products laced with toxic metals and dangerous chemicals

LEGISLATION REFOCUSING STATE'S EFFORTS TO ATTRACT, RETAIN BUSINESS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
Law Codifies Reform of 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 codify the recent overhaul of two key state agencies to better promote New Jersey's business community, potential for economic growth, and travel and tourism opportunities was signed into law today by Governor Jon S. Corzine.

WISNIEWSKI/COHEN/CHIVUKULA BILL INCREASING FINES FOR FAKE UTILITY EMPLOYEE IDs BECOMES LAW

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assemblymen John S. Wisniewski, Neil M. Cohen, and Upendra Chivukula sponsored to toughen penalties for individuals who possess or distribute phony public utility employee identification badges was signed into law today by Governor Jon S. Corzine.

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BILL PASSES SENATE
Measure Would Improve Quality of Health Care, Access to Patient Information

(TRENTON) - The Senate today passed legislation Assemblymen Herb Conaway, Jr., M.D., Upendra Chivukula and Vincent Prieto sponsored to enhance the quality of health care delivered to New Jersey residents through a health information technology (HIT) system.

VAS/CHIVUKULA/VAN DREW MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION BILL SIGNED INTO LAW

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assemblymen Joseph Vas, Upendra Chivukula and Jeff Van Drew sponsored to protect enlisted military personal from losing employment when called to active military duty during a time of war or domestic emergency was signed into law today by Governor Jon S. Corzine.