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Assembly Approves Chivukula, McKeon & Stender Energy Master Plan Bill
Legislation sponsored by Assembly Utilities Chairman Upendra J. Chivukula, Assemblyman John F. McKeon and Assemblywoman Linda Stender to incorporate long-term capacity and infrastructure planning objectives in the state's existing Energy Master Plan (EMP) was approved Thursday by the full Assembly."The lack of long-term capacity and infrastructure planning objectives in deregulated New Jersey, leads to higher energy rates because of a shortfall or insufficient capacity in our in-state generation. This results in the purchase of a substantial portion of electricity from out-of-state sources and to much higher capacity prices for New Jersey when compared to other states under the PJM Interconnection grid," Chivukula said. "The measure (A-2887) would facilitate planning to better meet the electricity needs of our state and to help bring prices down for ratepayers..."
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Vainieri Huttle, Barnes, Tucker, Fuentes, Stender & Sumter Bill to Crackdown on Human Trafficking Gets Final Legislative OK
With Super Bowl Expected to Increase Problem, Lawmakers Takes Aim at Exploitation
The General Assembly on Thursday unanimously granted final legislative approval to bipartisan legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Cleopatra Tucker, Peter Barnes III, Angel Fuentes, Linda Stender and Shavonda Sumter to crackdown on human trafficking. The measure now heads to the Governor's desk.The legislation (A-3352), known as the Human Trafficking Prevention, Protection and Treatment Act, builds upon more than a year's worth of research and consultations with experts and advocates to tackle a growing crime that is estimated to claim up to 20 million victims worldwide.
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Senate Approves Vainieri Huttle, Barnes, Tucker, Fuentes, Stender & Sumter Bill to Crackdown on Human Trafficking
With Super Bowl Expected to Increase Problem, Lawmakers Takes Aim at Exploitation
The full Senate on Monday unanimously approved sweeping bipartisan legislation sponsored on the Democratic side by Assembly members Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Cleopatra Tucker, Peter Barnes III, Angel Fuentes, Linda Stender and Shavonda Sumter to crackdown on human trafficking.The legislation (A-3352), known as the "Human Trafficking Prevention, Protection and Treatment Act," builds upon nearly a year's worth of research and consultations with experts and advocates to tackle a growing crime that is estimated to claim up to 20 million victims worldwide.
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Ramos, Schaer, Stender & Moriarty Bill to Help Homeowners Better Understand Insurance Policies Gets Final Legislative Approval
Bill Stems from Widespread Post-Sandy Confusion on Insurance Policies
Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Ruben J. Ramos Jr., Gary Schaer, Linda Stender and Paul Moriarty to help homeowners better understand their insurance policies -- a problem that has particularly arisen after Hurricane Sandy -- received final legislative approval Monday when it was approved by the Senate."This summary must include notable coverage and exclusions under the policy, so that there will be no misunderstandings when consumers need to invoke their policy," said Ramos (D-Hudson). "Following Sandy, many homeowners were shocked to learn some things they expected to be covered were not under their policy. It's time for insurance companies to provide a clearer explanation..."
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