Singer Bill that Would Protect Buyers of Homes with Solar Panels Clears Committee
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation today sponsored by Senator Robert Singer that would require sellers of single-family homes with solar panels to disclose the contact information for the business that installed the solar panels.
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would require sellers of single-family homes with solar panels to disclose the contact information for the business responsible for the installation. (SenateNJ.com)
“It is not uncommon for the buyer of a property with solar panels to have trouble finding out how to contact the installer,” said Singer (R-30). “This bill would require the seller to disclose the contact information for the installer of the solar panels, which would make it easier for the buyer to contact the installer as needed in the future. It would also help protect a buyer from unknowingly assuming responsibility for a lease agreement related to solar panels installed on the property.”
Singer Introduces Bill Protecting Vulnerable Seniors from Predatory Practices
Seniors could be afforded stronger legal protections to shield their estates from scammers and unworthy beneficiaries thanks to legislation recently introduced by Senator Robert Singer.
Seniors could be afforded stronger legal protections to shield their estates from scammers thanks to legislation introduced by Sen. Robert Singer. (Pixabay)
“Seniors have always been prime targets for scammers who prey on their trusting nature and easy demeanor,” said Singer (R-30). “We’ve all heard the stories—an elderly person passes away and their entire estate is left to a seemingly random caregiver. In many of these instances, the so-called caregiver took advantage of a person who was clearly in a vulnerable state. My legislation will curb this despicable behavior so that our seniors can feel confident that their estate will go to the proper beneficiaries.”
Singer Statement on State Health Benefit Premium Increases
Senator Robert Singer (R-Ocean) issued the following statement on recent increases in State health benefit premiums:
The School Employees’ Health Benefits Plan (SEHBP, which covers school employees in more than 300 school districts) and the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP, which covers employees in more than 500 local governments and authorities) are now in a state of crisis as a result of mismanagement by Murphy Administration officials who control these two plans. Premiums for these plans are skyrocketing this year by up to 22% which means property taxpayers will be paying hundreds of millions of dollars more for benefits. Hundreds of thousands of local government employees and retirees will also pay thousands of dollars more due to premium sharing.
Statement from Sen. Robert Singer on recent increases in State health benefit premiums. (©iStock.com)
The facts reveal that the current crisis was avoidable had there been prudent, transparent management of these two programs. The magnitude of this problem is so large, that many people have not processed it.
Singer’s Potentially Life-Saving Legislation Signed into Law
Enables a Quicker Emergency Response by Paramedics
Senator Robert Singer’s legislation bolstering advanced life support services across the state is now law.
Senator Robert Singer’s legislation bolstering advanced life support services across the state has been signed into law. (Pixabay)
The bill signed by the Governor today, A-4107/S-2768, updates the State’s regulations of emergency medical services, including allowing a single paramedic who arrives at the scene of an emergency to begin treatment immediately, rather than waiting for a second medic.
Republican Senators Demand Action to Curb Pop-Up Riots
Mayhem in Wildwood is Only the Latest Incident in a Disturbing Trend
In the wake of the lawless, tragic weekend in Wildwood that left two people dead and overwhelmed law enforcement in numerous coastal towns, Republican Senators are calling for immediate legislative action on a bill that will protect communities and empower police to prevent future incidents.
In the wake of the tragic weekend in Wildwood that left two people dead and overwhelmed law enforcement in numerous coastal towns, Republican Senators are calling for immediate legislative action on a bill that will protect communities and empower police to prevent future incidents. (YouTube/NJ.com)
“The dreadful activity in Wildwood was completely out of control and totally unacceptable. It was preventable, and it should never have happened, but the Legislature and the Attorney General dropped the ball,” said Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26), noting that 15 months ago he introduced legislation (S-1206) with Senate colleague Bob Singer targeting pop-up mobs and those who incite them.
Singer Reiterates Call for Statewide Response to Pop-Up Parties
Senator Bob Singer reiterated his call for a coordinated statewide plan to help towns respond to pop-up parties following a deadly weekend in Wildwood that left two dead.
Sen. Bob Singer reiterated his call for a coordinated statewide plan to help towns respond to pop-up parties following a deadly weekend in Wildwood that left two dead. (Flickr)
“The tragic loss of life in Wildwood this weekend should serve as a wake-up call for anyone who thinks the concerns we raised about pop-up parties over the past year are overblown,” said Singer (R-30). “I hope the Administration will finally act on our request to create a task force of state and local officials who can work together to develop an effective coordinated plan to respond to future events.”
Singer: Retiring Senator Rice Leaves a Legacy of Public Service
Reacting to news of the impending retirement of Senator Ron Rice, the senior member of the Senate Republican caucus Senator Robert Singer called his Democrat friend “the conscience of the Senate.”
Reacting to news of the impending retirement of Senator Ron Rice, Senator Robert Singer called his Democrat friend ‘the conscience of the Senate.’ (New Jersey Legislature)
“There will be an enormous void in the Senate without Senator Rice,” said Singer. “I shared time with him on the Senate Health Committee where we became friends who didn’t always agree but always respected the other’s opinions.
Singer Praises AG Nominee Platkin’s Support for Jewish Community
Following the Senate Judiciary Committee’s approval of the nomination of Matt Platkin to serve as Attorney General, Senator Robert Singer praised the Acting Attorney General’s support for Lakewood and the Jewish community:
Sen. Robert Singer praised Acting Attorney General Matt Platkin’s support for Lakewood and the Jewish community. (©iStock)
“Our Jewish community in Lakewood and surrounding towns has been targeted with hate crimes, stabbings, and vile anti-Semitic social media posts in recent years,” said Singer (R-Ocean). “Whenever those issues arose, Matt Platkin was a partner in helping us to protect the rights of our community and fight for justice. He did that as chief counsel to the governor, and I have no doubt he’ll continue to do it once he’s confirmed as Attorney General.”
Singer Bill Protecting Health Services for Military Dependents Signed by Governor
New Law Ensures Family Members of Service Members Stationed in NJ Will Have Access to Care Through the Department of Human Services
Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer to ensure that dependents of military personnel assigned to duty stations in New Jersey qualify for home- and community-based services under the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services was signed today by the Governor.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer to ensure that dependents of military personnel assigned to duty stations in New Jersey qualify for home- and community-based services was signed into law. (SenateNJ.com)
“Military members who relocate their families here won’t have to struggle to get the assistance their children need and deserve. There will be no question about it,” said Singer (R-30). “When they are assigned here, they meet residency requirements as soon as they move in and will be treated like New Jerseyans.”
Singer’s Potentially Life-Saving Legislation Awaits Action by Gov. Murphy
Senator Robert Singer’s legislation bolstering advanced life support services across the state is on its way to the Governor’s desk for consideration after passing both the Senate and Assembly this week.
Sen. Robert Singer’s legislation bolstering advanced life support services across the state is on its way to the Governor’s desk for consideration after passing both the Senate and Assembly. (Pixabay)
The bill, A-4107/S-2768, updates the State’s regulations of emergency medical services, including allowing a single paramedic who arrives at the scene of an emergency to begin treatment immediately, rather than waiting for a second medic.
“This is a critical piece of legislation that will save lives,” said Singer (R-30). “We have heard the frustrations of paramedics who found themselves in situations where people desperately needed help, but their hands were tied by regulations that forced them to wait for support from another authorized responder.
