Assemblyman Rooney presented a congratulatory citation. Read the full story at: Northjersey.com
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Here’s What Happened Under The Gold Dome On Thursday
The Assembly Speaker has made the following appointment to the Statewide Public Safety Communication Commission: Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney (40) Read the full story at: InsiderNJ.com
Rooney to introduce net neutrality bills
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney will introduce two bills ensuring consumers have equal access to the internet. The bills require internet providers to commit to providing at least broadband service to its entire service area before allowing paid prioritization of content, and require cable companies to automatically provide its fastest internet available to […]
Environmentalists admit Dems’ climate change bills are meaningless at Assembly hearing
TRENTON, N.J. – While Democrats continue to push legislation to join the U.S. Climate Alliance and rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Republicans on the Assembly Environment Committee Thursday pressed representatives of the N.J. Sierra Club and Environment New Jersey about what, if anything, the legislation would accomplish to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas […]
Rooney Appointed to Three Committees
WYCKOFF, NJ – Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney (R-Bergen) has been appointed to serve on three committees as he begins his second term representing the 40th Legislative District. In addition to returning to both the Consumer Affairs Committee and the Environment and Solid Waste Committee, Rooney will also serve on the Appropriations Committee. “I am honored to […]
LD40 Team Opposes Agriculture Department Beekeeping Regulations
WYCKOFF, N.J. – The Legislators of District 40 called on the Department of Agriculture to extend the comment period for additional evaluation of beekeeping rules. The team sent the following letter to the Department: “We write to you today on behalf of the citizens of Legislative District 40 in opposition to the proposed regulations for Beekeeping and […]
From Pensions to Bump Stocks: Bills Christie Signed During His Last Days
Read the full story at: Governing.com “Smokeless tobacco The use of smokeless tobacco is now prohibited on the grounds of any public school. Christie signed S-293/A-493, a bipartisan measure that its Republican sponsors say will make clear that chewing tobacco and snuff are not safe substitutes for cigarettes even though the products are popular among […]
Dancer & Rooney Bill Assisting Families Struggling To Pay For College Now Law
TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Christie signed on Monday legislation protecting college students from losing state tuition assistance because their family took an early withdrawal from a retirement account. Sponsored by Assemblymen Ron Dancer and Kevin J. Rooney, the bill (A4763/S2326) exempts an early retirement withdrawal from the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority’s (HESAA) calculation to […]
Governor signs Russo/Rooney Bill Banning Smokeless Tobacco From Schools
TRENTON, N.J. – A new law signed Monday by Gov. Christie prohibits the use of smokeless tobacco on public school grounds. Assemblymen David C. Russo and Kevin J. Rooney sponsored the law (S293/A493) establishing escalating fines for violation of the prohibition. “Smokeless tobacco is not a safe substitute for cigarettes even though tobacco companies market […]
Rooney Bill Increasing Background Checks On Workers At Residential Homes Becomes Law
TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Christie Monday signed legislation protecting disabled residents of state-run facilities. Sponsored by Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney, the new law (S3554/A5210) expands background checks on workers and agencies hired to care for residents. “We must ensure that care providers are qualified and trustworthy,” said Rooney (R-Bergen). “Thorough background checks are essential to […]