Committee Approves Singer Bill Establishing Review Teams to Combat Drug Overdose Deaths
Drug overdoses claim the lives of more than 3,000 New Jersey residents each year. Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer that would help prevent fatalities was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.
Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer would create county drug overdose fatality review teams to help save lives. (Flickr)
The bill, S-52, would authorize New Jersey counties to establish local drug overdose fatality review teams to develop strategies to prevent drug overdoses and promote cooperation among state and local government agencies.
Singer Bill Takes Aim at Risky Laser Assaults on Police, Firefighters
Senator Robert Singer today introduced legislation that would protect law enforcement officers, firefighters and first responders from assault by laser sights, pointers and similar devices.
Pointing a laser at police officers or first responders would be a third degree crime under legislation introduced by Senator Robert Singer. (Flickr)
“The irresponsible use of lasers jeopardizes public safety and puts lives at risk,” said Singer (R-30). “When police officers are targeted by lasers, they may assume a weapon is pointed at them. If they draw their weapons in response to the threat, it can lead to tragic consequences.
Singer Urges Governor to Unmask Children
Senator Robert Singer chided the Governor for continuing to require children to wear masks, calling the policy uncalled for and outdated.
Senator Robert Singer chided the Governor for continuing to require children to wear masks, calling the policy uncalled for and outdated. (Pixabay)
“At the same time he is telling the public it is OK to take their masks off, go dancing and go out drinking with friends shoulder-to-shoulder at the bar, Murphy is forcing kids to keep their masks on,” said Singer (R-30). “The science and data are clear. Youngsters are not susceptible to COVID, and they aren’t virus super spreaders. The time for masks has passed.”
Bipartisan Bill to Create Administrative Law Unit to Handle Special Education Cases Approved by Budget Committee
Legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney, Senator Steve Oroho and Senator Robert Singer that would create a dedicated cadre of Administrative Law judges to handle special education cases cleared the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today.
Legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney, Senator Steven Oroho and Senator Robert Singer that would create a dedicated cadre of Administrative Law judges to handle special education cases cleared the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. (SenateNJ.com)
“The unique challenges of educating students with special needs lead to disagreements between concerned parents and school districts that often end up in court,” said Senator Oroho (R-Morris/Sussex/Warren). “Long delays only add to the frustration and can interfere with the development and learning opportunities of children. The unit established within the Division of Administrative Law by this legislation would increase efficiency and help all parties by reaching more timely decisions and resolutions.”
Singer Asks Murphy for Clarification on COVID-19 Restrictions for Community Swimming Pools
With summer rapidly approaching, Senator Robert Singer asked Governor Phil Murphy to clarify how changes to executive orders on COVID-19 restrictions will apply to community swimming pools.
Sen. Robert Singer asked Gov. Phil Murphy to clarify how changes to executive orders on COVID-19 restrictions will apply to community swimming pools. (Pixabay)
“As vaccination rates increase and infection rates decline, New Jerseyans are eager to get back to normal this summer and back to their local pool,” said Singer (R-30). “Unfortunately, there’s a lot of confusion over executive orders that have changed, are unclear, or conflict with other orders. With Memorial Day just weeks away, it’s imperative that Governor Murphy clarify how community swimming pools may operate. I would suggest that many of the pool restrictions put in place last summer are no longer necessary given the improving trends, vaccinations, and everything we now know about how little transmission occurs outdoors.”
Singer and Corrado Legislation to Honor Veterans and their Families Signed into Law
Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer and Senator Kristin Corrado to aid and honor deceased military members and their families was signed into law today by Governor Murphy.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer and Sen. Kristin Corrado to aid and honor deceased military members and their families was signed into law. (©iStock)
“I am pleased that this legislation was signed today. All veterans and their families deserve to be laid to rest with dignity,” said Singer (R-30). “Knowing that there are unclaimed remains of deceased veterans, their spouses, and their dependents sitting in funeral homes or being buried without honor is heartbreaking. This legislation would ensure the remains of veterans’ loved ones can be claimed by a qualifying veterans’ organization, so they can receive the proper burial they deserve.”
Singer, Kean & Thomson Launching Grassroots Effort to Fix New Marijuana Laws
Legislators Urging Colleagues to Enlist Towns, Counties & School Districts to Address Concerns
Senator Robert Singer, Assemblyman Sean Kean, and Assemblyman Ned Thomson (all R-30) are urging legislators who have concerns with provisions of the state’s new marijuana laws to join them in a grassroots effort to advocate for legislative reforms.
Sen. Robert Singer, Asm. Sean Kean, and Asm. Ned Thomson are urging legislators who have concerns with provisions of the state’s new marijuana laws to join them in a grassroots effort to advocate for legislative reforms. (Pixabay)
“People are starting to realize some of the concerning provisions of New Jersey’s new marijuana laws that will cause real problems if we don’t address them now,” said Senator Singer. “Parents are worried that parental notification is now prohibited when kids are caught with drugs or alcohol. They have a right to know if their 12-year-old is smoking pot. Police officers are concerned that the new laws treat them like criminals. They’re not the enemy and we shouldn’t hamstring their efforts to keep kids away from drugs and alcohol.”
Bipartisan Bill to Create Special Education Unit Advances from Committee
Legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney, and Senators Steven Oroho and Robert Singer which would create a special education unit within the Office of Administrative Law, cleared the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee today.
Legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney, and Senators Steven Oroho and Robert Singer which would create a special education unit within the Office of Administrative Law, cleared the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. (Flickr)
“The unique challenges of educating students with special needs lead to disagreements between concerned parents and school districts that often end up in court,” said Senator Oroho (R-Morris/Sussex/Warren). “Long delays only add to the frustration and can interfere with the development and learning opportunities of children. The unit established by this legislation would increase efficiency and help all parties with more timely decisions and resolutions.”
Singer Introduces Resolution Calling for Convention of States, Balanced Federal Budget
In response to skyrocketing national debt and waning public confidence in political leaders in Washington, D.C., State Senator Robert Singer has introduced a resolution urging Congress to call for an Article V Convention of States.
Sen. Robert Singer introduces a resolution urging Congress to call for an Article V Convention of States. Priorities would include requiring a balanced federal budget and imposing term limits. (Pixabay)
The proposed convention would be held for the purpose of requiring a balanced federal budget, imposing term limits, and revising the method for awarding electoral votes.
“Our nation is headed in the wrong direction and this will help turn it around,” said Singer (R-30). “Imprudent and irresponsible federal spending is to blame for a crushing national debt that threatens our economy and national stability in the near future. A balanced federal budget will help control wasteful spending and strengthen the nation’s financial foundation.”
Vaccination Distribution Plans Should Include Senior Communities Say Shore Lawmakers
Sen. Robert Singer and Assemblymen Sean Kean and Ned Thomson (R-Monmouth/Ocean) are calling on Gov. Phil Murphy to ensure vaccinations can be provided in senior communities and to allocate the resources needed for such a program.
Sen. Robert Singer, Asm. Sean Kean, and Asm. Ned Thomson are calling on Gov. Phil Murphy to ensure vaccinations can be provided in senior communities. (Pixabay)
“We have heard from many constituents who live in adult communities (age 55 and older) that they would like to be vaccinated at a site within their community,” said Singer. “Many of the people who live in these age restricted communities are older and many do not drive or drive long distances.”
