Upendra Chivukula

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.

CHIVUKULA/GREENSTEIN BILL UPGRADING PENALTIES
FOR Rx DRUG TAMPERING SIGNED INTO LAW

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assembly members Upendra Chivukula and Linda Greenstein sponsored to stiffen penalties against persons convicted of tampering with prescription medicines was signed into law today by Acting Governor Richard J. Codey.

CHIVUKULA: TAX CREDITS FOR DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION RIGHT APPROACH

(TRENTON) - Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula today applauded Senators Paul Sarlo and Joseph Kyrillos for proposing legislation to bring cutting-edge jobs and technology to the state, bolstering New Jersey's reputation as a leader in high-tech industries.

ASSEMBLY PANEL RELEASES MEASURE TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR NOT USING CHILD SAFETY SEATS

(TRENTON) - The Assembly Transportation and Public Works Committee today released legislation Assemblymen Jerry Green, Upendra Chivukula and Brian P. Stack sponsored to increase the penalties for drivers who fail to secure small children in safety or booster seats.

CHIVUKULA/GREENSTEIN BILL UPGRADING PENALTIES
FOR Rx DRUG TAMPERING CLEARS ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE

(TRENTON) -- Legislation Assembly members Upendra Chivukula and Linda Greenstein sponsored to stiffen penalties against persons convicted of tampering with prescription medicines was released today by an Assembly committee.

ASSEMBLY PANEL CLEARS MEASURE REQUIRING COLLEGES
TO DISTRIBUTE FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION

(TRENTON) -- Legislation Assemblymen Fred Scalera, Joseph Vas, Upendra Chivukula, and Brian Stack sponsored to enhance the fire safety knowledge of students and employees at New Jersey's public colleges and universities was released today by an Assembly committee.

ASSEMBLY PASSES MEASURE TO PROTECT EMPLOYEES FROM RELIGIOUS OR POLITICAL INTIMIDATION

(TRENTON) -- The General Assembly today passed legislation Assemblymen Upendra Chivukula, Jeff Van Drew, and Bob Gordon sponsored to protect New Jersey workers from being intimidated by employers who wish to advance religious or political views.

CHIVUKULA/VAN DREW MEASURE TO PROTECT EMPLOYEES
FROM RELIGIOUS OR POLITICAL INTIMIDATION ADVANCES

(TRENTON) -- The Assembly Labor Committee today cleared legislation Assemblymen Upendra Chivukula and Jeff Van Drew sponsored to protect New Jersey workers from being intimidated by their employers who wish to advance religious or political views.

COHEN/CHIVUKULA SEEK IMPROVED BENEFITS FOR SURVIVORS OF FALLEN NJ VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
'Kevin's Law' Would Provide for Families of NJ's Bravest

(ROSELLE) - Following the tragic death of a volunteer firefighter in Somerset County last week, Assemblymen Neil M. Cohen and Upendra Chivukula announced today that they are crafting legislation to improve the benefits offered to the surviving families of volunteer firefighters killed in the line of duty.

ASSEMBLY PANEL CLEARS CHIVUKULA/GREENSTEIN BILL FIGHTING ONLINE SPREAD OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
Measure Would Require Internet Service Providers to Take Material Offline At First Call from Law Enforcement

(TRENTON) -- Legislation Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula and Assemblywoman Linda Greenstein sponsored to give law enforcement the ability to more swiftly combat child pornography on the Internet was released today by an Assembly panel.