Archive for Author: NJ Assembly Republicans

Bramnick marks Veterans Day

TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick released a statement Wednesday commemorating Veterans Day. “Defending democracy is paramount,” said Bramnick (R-Union). “Today, we take time to honor the brave and selfless Americans who have served in the United States Armed Forces: soldiers, sailors, Airmen, Marines, Guardsmen, and Merchant...

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Legislature advances DePhillips bill supporting manufacturing industry and jobs

TRENTON, N.J. – Today, the Assembly and Senate voted to advance a bill dedicating funding to one of the most resilient industries during the coronavirus pandemic. The manufacturing industry has adapted to meet new demands by retooling operations, making personal protective equipment, and navigating disruptions in their supply chains....

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N.J. Assembly embraces digital currency, passes DePhillips bill

TRENTON, N.J. – The state Assembly passed legislation Thursday to legalize cryptocurrencies and crypto exchanges in New Jersey. The bill (A1178), sponsored by Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips, clarifies that New Jersey corporations may use so-called “blockchain” technology to simplify recordkeeping requirements. “We need to use the technology at our disposal...

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Stanfield’s bill publicizing Junior Firefighters regulations passes Assembly

TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Jean Stanfield bill requiring the director of fire safety to publicize regulations to train Junior Firefighter Auxiliary members passed the state Assembly. “We must ensure junior firefighters are aware of all the regulations put in place to keep them safe,” said Stanfield (R-Burlington). “We will...

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Autism driver’s license designation bill advances

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill to eliminate a potentially dangerous misunderstanding between law enforcement and people with autism was advanced by the Assembly Transportation Committee Thursday. Sponsored by Assemblywomen Serena DiMaso and Jean Stanfield, the bill would allow people living with autism or a communication disability to voluntarily...

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Lawmaker pushes blockchain for recordkeeping in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips’s bill to permit corporations to use blockchain for certain recordkeeping requirements passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Wednesday. The bill (A1178) clarifies that New Jersey corporations may use blockchain to simplify recordkeeping requirements. Blockchains are an electronic ledger built around peer-to-peer...

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