TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republicans voiced their opposition to the bill enshrining abortion into state law prior to it passing the Legislature on Monday. GOP members’ efforts to restore reasonable restrictions by moving to amend, substitute and layover the bill were voted down along party lines. The bill (A6260/S49),...
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TRENTON, N.J. – An Assembly panel on Monday advanced legislation removing a production cap that currently limits wineries that can ship directly to New Jersey customers. The bill (A1943), sponsored by Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso and Assemblyman Rob Clifton, eliminates current restrictions that prevent wineries producing more than 250,000 gallons...
TRENTON, NJ – Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso received the National Foundation for Women Legislators’ highest honor, the Dean McManus spirit award, at the organization’s annual conference in Memphis, Tenn. last week. “I could not be more honored and proud to receive this year’s Dean McManus award. NFWL has been a...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso’s bill increasing funds for wildlife conservation and wetlands preservation through the state’s waterfowl stamps was signed into law Monday. “This law will allow New Jersey to preserve and rehabilitate more land with the goal of promoting healthy duck habitats,” DiMaso (R-Monmouth) said. “I...
TRENTON, N.J. – On Sept. 9, 2020, the Office of Legislative Services and Treasury testified in front of the Assembly Budget Committee. Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso focused on the 9.3 cents gas tax increase, pointing to the unusually high hike as politically motivated. “It seems almost as if we’re padding...
TRENTON, N.J. – Ripped directly from the pages of the Democrat playbook: “But we have to the bill so that you can find out what’s in it…” During Tuesday’s Assembly Budget Committee meeting, Serena DiMaso (R-13) and Hal Wirths (R-24) objected to releasing bills when Republicans had not...
TRENTON, N.J. – It is unclear why legislative hearings with Treasurer Elizabeth Muoio were cancelled in the Assembly. Republican members of the budget committee sent a letter to Gov. Phil Murphy and Muoio, giving them 24 hours to answer a dozen questions that would have been asked had the...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso introduced a bill last month that would provide an income tax credit to volunteer first responders and individuals who volunteer with 501(c)(3) organizations. “With all of the work that our first responders do for our communities everyday they should absolutely receive this tax...
TRENTON, N.J. – A bill that would create a police employment database passed in the Assembly Thursday. The bill (A4379), sponsored by Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso, requires the State Police to create a database that will house records from all law enforcement agency applicants. That information will include applicants’ names,...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso introduced a three-bill package this week enhancing ballot security, establishing a permanent electronic petition process, and requiring an automatic recount in the event an election comes down to a 0.5% vote difference. “Voters will mistrust our democratic process if elections are not secure....