Connors, Rumpf & Gove Pro-Taxpayer Bill Targeting Bounced Checks Passes Senate
The State Senate has passed legislation introduced by Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove that would end the practice of taxpayers having to cover the costs incurred when banks impose service charges for returned or “bounced” checks written by residents to municipalities and counties.
Under current law, the service fee imposed by a municipality or county cannot exceed $20 per check. The 9th District Delegation’s legislative initiative (S-1042/A-673) would allow municipalities and counties to impose a service charge for the returned check up to, but not to exceed, the usual customary service charge of the commercial banking institution where the municipality deposits its checks.
Connors, Rumpf & Gove Establish Local Constituent Services Phone Number for Galloway & Port Republic Residents
To prevent Galloway and Port Republic residents from incurring telephone charges when calling the 9th District Legislative Office, Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove have established a remote call forward number on a local exchange for residents of those towns to contact the delegation.
Galloway and Port Republic residents can now contact the 9th District Legislative Office at (609) 407-4099.
The delegation established this new number upon learning that a Galloway constituent’s telephone service provider charged her for contacting the District Office as an “out-of-area” call.
Governor Signs Connors, Rumpf & Gove Supported Bill to Protect Privacy Rights of Accident Victims & Their Families
Legislation sponsored by 9th District Legislators Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove that would prevent first responders from photographing persons whom they are assisting or disclosing photographs of such persons, without their consent was signed into law today by Governor Christie.
Senator Connors was the prime sponsor of the legislation (S-199) in the Senate while Assemblyman Rumpf and Assemblywoman Gove were cosponsors of the companion bill (A-789).
Senate Passes Connors, Rumpf & Gove Bill to Prohibit Permanent Changes in Custody Arrangements for Deployed Military Personnel
Legislation sponsored by Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove that concerns custody arrangements for military personnel was passed unanimously by the State Senate.
The 9th District Legislators’ legislation (S-1051) would provide that the court, whenever making a determination concerning child custody or parenting time, would not consider the absence or potential absence of a servicemember parent by reason of deployment with the U.S. Military as a factor in determining the best interest of the child.
Connors, Rumpf & Gove Supported Bill to Protect Privacy Rights of Accident Victims & Their Families Passes Assembly
Legislation sponsored by 9th District Legislators Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove that would prevent first responders from photographing persons whom they are assisting or disclosing photographs of such persons without their consent was passed by the Assembly today.
Senator Connors is the prime sponsor of the legislation (S-199) in the Senate, while Assemblyman Rumpf and Assemblywoman Gove have joined as co-sponsors on the Assembly’s companion bill (A-789).
Connors, Rumpf & Gove “Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs” Initiative Clears Final Legislative Hurdle
The State Senate has passed legislation (S-178/A-638) sponsored by Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove that would establish a “Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs” (HOFNOD) program within the Division of Fish and Wildlife to encourage children to avoid drug use.
The 9th District Legislators’ initiative has passed both Houses of the Legislature and, subsequently, will be sent to the Governor’s desk.
Connors, Rumpf & Gove Bill to Prohibit Permanent Changes in Custody Arrangements for Deployed Military Personnel Advances
The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced legislation (S-1051) sponsored by Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove that concerns custody arrangements for military personnel.
The 9th District Legislators’ legislation would provide that the court, whenever making a determination concerning child custody or parenting time, would not consider the absence or potential absence of a servicemember parent by reason of deployment with the U.S. Military as a factor in determining the best interest of the child.
Connors, Rumpf & Gove Receive Confirmation from Turnpike Authority: No Tolls at Galloway GSP Interchanges 41 & 44
9th District Delegation Also Receives Response on Service Area – Jimmie Leeds Road Access Concerns
Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove received a formal response from the New Jersey Turnpike Authority that no toll plazas will be established at Garden State Parkway Interchanges 41 or 44 as part of the interchange improvement plans.
The 9th District Legislators had written the Authority after heightened concerns were raised among local residents after Governor Christie was asked during his recent town hall meeting held in Galloway, if there would toll plazas at either interchange. Connors, Rumpf and Gove, who attended the town hall meeting, worked jointly with Atlantic County Freeholder Alex Marino and Galloway Mayor Don Purdy to obtain a formal response from the Turnpike Authority on the toll matter in order to address constituents’ concerns.
Senate Committee Advances 9th District Delegation Government Efficiency Measures
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee has passed three legislative initiatives introduced by 9th District Legislative Representatives Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove aimed at removing statutory impediments that will allow local governments to operate more efficiently.
The first measure, S-195, would expand the power of a municipality to cancel a delinquent charge or fee owed to the municipality, provided the amount of the fee is less than $10. The 9th District Legislators introduced the legislation to alleviate unnecessary burdens placed on municipalities, especially those with small workforces, when required to procure diminutive debts which, in most cases, are not worth the time and costs involved. The bill is permissive, meaning that it would allow municipalities the option not to pursue the diminutive charge or fee from a delinquent ratepayer.
Connors, Rumpf & Gove Hail Action on Jessica Lunsford Act
Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove today hailed the passage of the Jessica Lunsford Act (S-380/S-642) by the Senate Law & Public Safety Committee. Connors, Rumpf and Gove are co-sponsors of the legislation which is named for Jessica Lunsford, the Florida girl who was sexually assaulted and murdered by a sex offender, and is modeled on legislation which was enacted by the State of Florida.
In mid-March, the 9th District Delegation started an online petition drive through their legislative website calling for legislative action to be taken on the Jessica Lunsford Act and other sex offender legislation.
