District 9 Lawmakers React to Gov’s 2020 State of the State
Connors, Rumpf & Gove: End the Extreme Policies That Are Driving People Out of the State
Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf, and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove offered the following remarks in response to Governor Murphy’s 2020 State of the State address:
Following Gov. Murphy’s State of the State address, Connors, Rumpf & Gove said the Governor should end the extreme policies that are driving people out of New Jersey. (SenateNJ.com)
“The last two-plus years have proved to be extremely aggravating for many of our constituents who watch as the cost of living in this state only gets higher as a direct result of Trenton’s extreme policies.
9th District Delegation’s “Combat to College Act” Signed into Law
Legislation prime-sponsored by Senator Christopher Connors and co-sponsored by Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove entitled the “Combat to College Act,” which would grant priority course registration to military service members and veterans attending public institutions of higher education, was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy.
Sen. Christopher Connors, Asm. Brian Rumpf and Asw. DiAnne Gove’s bill providing priority registration to college courses for military members and veterans has been signed into law. (©iStock)
“No one is more deserving of special consideration in college course registration than our veterans in view of their sacrifices as well as the scheduling complications that can, sometimes, arise due to their military service obligations. Veterans deserve to be moved to the front of the line.
Connors, Rumpf & Gove Bill Exempting Disabled Vets From Paying Beach Buggy Permit Fee Clears Appropriation Panel
Legislation introduced by Senator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove that would exempt disabled veterans from beach buggy permit fees was advanced by the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Legislation introduced by Connors, Rumpf and Gove that would exempt disabled veterans from beach buggy permit fees was advanced by the Assembly Appropriations Committee. (©iStock)
The legislation, S-1703 and A-715, passed the Senate unanimously in June 2019.
The Delegation issued the following statement:
“The idea for this legislation was brought to our Delegation’s attention by a constituent, Mr. Joseph Dolobacs, to whom we are grateful not only for his service and sacrifice to our country but also for his advocacy on behalf of his fellow veterans.
Connors, Rumpf & Gove to Committee Chairs: Driver’s Licenses for Illegal Aliens Undermines Rule of Law
As vehement opponents of sanctuary state policies, Senator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove are continuing their effort to defeat legislation that would allow persons in the country illegally to obtain a New Jersey driver’s license.
Connors, Rumpf & Gove maintain an online petition opposing Gov. Murphy’s sanctuary state policies, including driver’s licenses for illegals, that has been signed more than 21,000 times. (Wikimedia Commons)
The 9th District delegation recently sent the following letter to the chairpersons of the committees that S-3229 and A-4743 were referenced to upon introduction:
9th District Delegation Testifies Against Common Interest Community Bill S-2425
Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove (both R-9) testified against common interest community legislation (S-2425) during a hearing of the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee.
Assemblyman Brian Rumpf testifying against common interest community legislation (S-2425) during a hearing of the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee in Trenton on Dec. 5, 2019. (NJ Assembly GOP)
The 9th District assemblypersons told the members of the committee that petitions with more than 9,000 signatures of residents opposed to the legislation had been submitted for entry into the official record of testimony. The legislators urged the committee to respect the will of the people by holding S-2425 from any further consideration by the Legislature.
Connors, Rumpf & Gove Vote Against Tuition Aid for Prisoners & Voting Rights for Convicts on Parole or Probation
Senator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove remain unalterably opposed to two bills recently considered by the Legislature that would give tuition aid to prisoners and voting rights to persons on parole or probation.
Sen. Connors, Asm. Rumpf and Asw. Gove remain unalterably opposed to legislation that would provide tuition aid to prisoners and voting rights to persons on parole or probation. (SenateNJ.com)
“Too many law-abiding New Jerseyans can’t afford to pay their taxes and don’t qualify for state assistance programs. Despite this, Trenton’s latest stunt is to force those struggling taxpayers to pay for the expense of giving tuition aid and voting rights to convicted criminals.
9th District Delegation’s “Combat to College Act” Bill Passes Senate Committee
Legislation introduced by Senator Christopher Connors and co-sponsored by Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove which would grant priority course registration to military service members and veterans attending public institutions of higher education was approved by the Senate Higher Education Committee.
The ‘Combat to College Act’ sponsored by Sen. Connors, Asm. Rumpf and Asw. Gove to make it easier for military service members and veterans to register for classes at public colleges was approved by the Senate Higher Education Committee. (©iStock)
The legislation, S-244 and A-790, is entitled the “Combat to College Act.”
Connors, Rumpf & Gove Support Initiative to Expand Eligibility for Veterans’ Property Tax Deduction
Acting on their continuing commitment to expand benefits for veterans in the state, Senator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove are backing legislation to extend the $250 veterans’ property tax deduction to veterans who did not serve in time of war or emergency. Currently, only honorable discharged military veterans who served during war or other emergency are eligible for the veterans’ property tax benefits.
Sen. Connors, Asm. Rumpf, and Asw. Gove are supporting a bill to extend the $250 veterans’ property tax deduction to veterans who did not serve in time of war. (Flickr)
The measure, ACR-57, sponsored by Assembly Military and Veterans Committee Chairperson Assemblywoman Cleopatra Tucker (D-28), would propose an amending the State Constitution to expand eligibility for the veterans’ property tax deduction. Voters would have to approve the amendment as a ballot question posed during a general election.
“Veterans in this state deserve better. Too many veterans who call New Jersey home served honorably are denied benefits by an overly restrictive State law that bases eligibility largely on specific active duty periods,” remarked the delegation.
Connors, Rumpf & Gove Call for Action on Their Bill to Create Criminal Offense of Financial Exploitation of Senior or Disabled Person
Senator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove are calling for public hearings on their legislation which would create the new offense of theft by financial exploitation of a vulnerable person.
Connors, Rumpf & Gove are calling for public hearings on their legislation which would create the new offense of theft by financial exploitation of a vulnerable person. (©iStock)
Under their legislation, S-923 and A-701, the new offense would be committed when a person in a position of trust in relation to a senior citizen or a person with a disability commits a theft offense against that person. Crimes of financial exploitation against a senior or disabled person would be one degree greater than the most serious underlying theft offense.
Connors, Rumpf & Gove Support Establishment of Oyster Creek Safety Advisory Panel
9th District Delegation Requested in July that Governor Establish Safety Panel
9th District legislators Senator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove expressed support for the Oyster Creek Safety Advisory Panel that the Murphy Administration recently announced has been established through an Administrative Order.
Connors, Rumpf & Gove expressed support for the Oyster Creek Safety Advisory Panel that the Murphy Administration recently announced. (SenateNJ.com)
The 9th District delegation made the following remarks:
“In July, we wrote to the Governor requesting that the Oyster Creek Safety Advisory Panel be reconstituted. This request was made following a meeting with the Concerned Citizens of Lacey Coalition that our delegation has been working closely with on the Oyster Creek decommissioning issue.
