Joint Statement on the Passing of Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40), Senator Holly Schepisi (R-39), and Senator Jean Stanfield (R-8) released the following joint statement in response to the passing of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor:
Sen. Kristin Corrado, Sen. Holly Schepisi, and Sen. Jean Stanfield issued a joint statement in response to the passing of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. (CC0 Public Domain)
“Justice O’Connor’s legacy as a trailblazer will shine for eternity and we are saddened by the news of her passing. She broke barriers while serving as the nation’s first female Supreme Court Justice and was a deciding voice in many landmark decisions that shaped the freedoms we all enjoy today. As we mourn her loss, let us celebrate the generations of women she has and will continue to inspire.”
Stanfield Bill Revising Farmland Appraisal Process Clears Budget Committee
Legislation sponsored by Senator Jean Stanfield that would help preserve more farmland in New Jersey was cleared by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Sen. Jean Stanfield’s bill that would help preserve more farmland in New Jersey was cleared by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. (Wikimedia Commons)
“New Jersey is known as the Garden State because we have a rich agricultural heritage that extends multiple centuries,” said Stanfield (R-8). “Preserving farmland for future generations ensures that residents will maintain access to locally grown farm products, while limiting the outward expansion of densely populated cities and the fragmentation of natural habitats in rural communities. This legislation would revise the farmland appraisal process to make it more reasonable and incentivize more people to participate in the Farmland Preservation Program.”
Committee Clears Stanfield Bill that Would Help Local Governments Enforce Animal Cruelty Laws
Legislation sponsored by Senator Jean Stanfield that would transfer excess animal control funds to municipalities for enforcement of animal cruelty laws was approved today by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jean Stanfield that would transfer excess animal control funds to municipalities for enforcement of animal cruelty laws was approved today by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee. (SenateNJ.com)
“Despite New Jersey’s tough animal cruelty laws, a major concern is that local governments are not being provided with the funding necessary to effectively enforce them,” said Stanfield (R-8). “This legislation will not only provide that additional funding, but will send a strong message to abusive pet owners and anyone else who mistreats animals that their behavior will not be tolerated.”
Bucco and Stanfield Bill Protecting Tax Benefits for Seniors Becomes Law
Legislation sponsored by Senator Anthony M. Bucco and Senator Jean Stanfield that provides a one-time income exemption for seniors to avoid losing tax benefits under the Senior Freeze Program was signed into law.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Jean Stanfield that provides a one-time income exemption for seniors to avoid losing tax benefits under the Senior Freeze Program was signed into law. (©iStock)
“The signing of this legislation delivers legitimate property tax relief for senior citizens in New Jersey. The Senior Freeze Program has provided substantial tax benefits that have helped many of our older and retired residents stay in their homes,” said Bucco (R-25). “This law will prevent seniors from incurring massive property tax increases and being disposed of their home for exceeding income limitations during one tax year. This law provides a small, but impactful exemption that will protect tax benefits for seniors in the State of New Jersey.”
Senate Clears Bucco and Stanfield Bill Protecting Tax Benefits for Seniors
The New Jersey Senate cleared legislation sponsored by Senator Anthony M. Bucco and Senator Jean Stanfield that provides a one-time income exemption for seniors to avoid losing tax benefits under the Senior Freeze program.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony Bucco and Sen. Jean Stanfield that would provide a one-time income exemption for seniors to avoid losing tax benefits under the Senior Freeze program was passed by the New Jersey Senate. (©iStock)
“The Senior Freeze program has provided substantial tax benefits that have helped many of our older and retired residents stay in their homes. Today’s Senate vote approving this legislation would prevent seniors from being penalized for exceeding income limitations during one tax year,” said Bucco (R-25). “By providing a one-time income exemption we can protect seniors from incurring massive property tax increases which could dispose them of their home. This bill is an important step towards protecting tax benefits for seniors in the State of New Jersey.”
Stanfield Bill Revising Farmland Appraisal Process Advances
Legislation sponsored by Senator Jean Stanfield that would help preserve more farmland in New Jersey was approved by the Senate Economic Growth Committee.
Sen. Jean Stanfield’s bill that would help preserve more farmland in New Jersey was approved by the Senate Economic Growth Committee. (Pixabay)
“New Jersey has a rich agricultural heritage that extends multiple centuries and must be protected for future generations,” said Stanfield (R-08). “Preserving farmland limits the outward expansion of densely populated cities and the fragmentation of natural habitats in rural communities while ensuring residents have access to locally grown farm products. This legislation revises the appraisal process for the sale of development easements on farms to incentivize more landowners to participate in the Farmland Preservation Program.”
Stanfield Bill Expanding Small-Dollar Property Tax Refunds Advances
Legislation sponsored by Senator Jean Stanfield that would increase the dollar amount limit for property tax refunds and certain cancellations made by authorized municipal employees was advanced by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Sen. Jean Stanfield’s bill that would increase the dollar amount limit for property tax refunds and certain cancellations made by authorized municipal employees was advanced by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee. (Wikimedia Commons)
“Small-dollar tax refunds and cancellations can create administrative inefficiencies within local governments,” said Stanfield (R-08). “By increasing the dollar limit for authorized municipal employees to process certain transactions, we can streamline this administrative process and reduce unnecessary bureaucratic red tape. This legislation would enable local governments to provide small-dollar refunds and certain cancellations for homeowners more efficiently.”
Senate Approves Stanfield Bill that Would Update Funding for Environmental Infrastructure Projects
The New Jersey Senate advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Jean Stanfield that would approve the updated Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Plan of the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank (NJIB).
The NJ Senate advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Jean Stanfield that would approve the updated Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Plan of the NJIB. (Pixabay)
“The funds authorized by this legislation will not only create jobs in New Jersey, but will also preserve and protect our local environment, which is critical to our quality of life,” said Stanfield (R-8). “Environmental infrastructure project loans include millions in funding for various clean water projects for towns in the 8th District like Evesham MUA and Medford Lakes.”
Committee Clears Stanfield Bill that Would Update Funding for Environmental Infrastructure Projects
The Senate Environment and Energy Committee advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Jean Stanfield that would approve the updated Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Plan of the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank (NJIB).
The Senate Environment and Energy Committee advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Jean Stanfield that would approve the updated Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Plan of the NJIB. (Pixabay)
“Environmental infrastructure project loans include millions in funding for clean water projects for towns in the eighth district like Evesham MUA and Medford Lakes,” said Stanfield (R-8). “The funds authorized by this legislation will not only create jobs in New Jersey, but will preserve and protect our environment—which is critical to our quality of life.”
Governor Signs Stanfield/Bucco Resolution Designating April 14 as “Military Child Appreciation Day”
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Jean Stanfield and Anthony Bucco designating April 14 of each year as “Military Child Appreciation Day” was signed into law today by Governor Murphy.
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Jean Stanfield and Anthony Bucco designating April 14 of each year as “Military Child Appreciation Day” was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy. (Wikimedia Commons)
“I am proud this resolution was signed into law. Children of military service members face many unique responsibilities during their school years,” said Senator Stanfield (R-8). “Between K-12, military children can move to different locations six to nine times, which separates them from family and friends as well as familiar social environments. This legislation will formally recognize these young American heroes for their daily sacrifices and the distinctive challenges they must overcome.”
