Bramnick & Bucco Call for Action on Legislation After Press Investigation Finds State Government Agencies Not Answering the Phone
After an NJ.com investigation found that state government agencies aren’t answering the phone when people call for help, Senator Jon Bramnick and Senator Anthony M. Bucco said it’s time for the Legislature to pass a bill that would help fix the problem.
After a press investigation found that state government agencies aren’t answering the phone when people call for help, Sen. Jon Bramnick and Sen. Tony Bucco said it’s time to pass a bill that would help fix the problem. (©iStock)
“The press investigation confirms what we’re hearing from constituents that nobody is answering the phone at state agencies,” said Bramnick (R-21). “If you’re having trouble with unemployment or getting a driver’s license, it’s a huge problem that you can’t call and talk to somebody. It’s more proof that the Legislature needs to pass our bill to create a Consumer Czar to call government entities at the State, county, and local levels to determine who’s reachable. It’ll be harder for these agencies to say everything is great when we have monthly reports showing that people can’t get through.”
Bramnick Bill to Teach Students How to Cope With Grief Advances
Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Jon Bramnick that instructs school districts to teach students how to cope with grief and loss was advanced by the Senate Education Committee.
Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill that instructs school districts to teach high school students about how to cope with grief was advanced by the Senate Education Committee. (Wikimedia Commons)
“Grief is one of the hardest emotions to understand and manage as an adolescent,” said Bramnick (R-21). “Although grief and loss are difficult for any person to go through, we have the tools to teach kids healthy ways to cope and teachers who are eager to provide their support. This legislation ensures that our high school students learn how to effectively manage the physical, emotional, and behavioral impacts of grief.”
Bramnick Bill to Protect People from Being Unknowingly Tracked Advances
Senator Jon Bramnick’s legislation that criminalizes the use of a tracking device or software to track someone without their consent was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Sen. Jon Bramnick’s legislation that criminalizes the use of a tracking device or software to track someone without their consent was approved today by the Senate Judiciary Committee. (Pixabay)
“It’s shockingly easy to stalk someone and invade their privacy with cheap tracking devices and cell phone apps,” said Bramnick (R-21). “We’re saying it shouldn’t be legal to track someone without their consent. Our bill would protect people, including women, who are being tracked without their knowledge by jealous spouses, exes, stalkers, and criminals who want to harass them or do them harm.”
Bramnick Bill to Help More Victims of Stalking Qualify for Restraining Orders Advances
Legislation sponsored by Senator Jon Bramnick that allows more victims of stalking to obtain restraining orders has passed the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Sen. Bramnick’s bill that allows restraining orders to be issued to more victims of stalking was advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee. (©iStock)
“It’s ridiculous that many people who are being stalked can’t get a restraining order without filing criminal charges when they are being threatened or intimidated,” said Bramnick (R-21). “In too many instances, the police are unable to do anything when extremely dangerous behavior is reported. This legislation makes it easier for more victims to get protective restraining orders before frightening conduct escalates to actual harm.”
VIDEO: Bramnick Bill Would Protect More Victims from Stalkers and Harassment
Many people who are being stalked or repeatedly harassed can’t get restraining orders under current New Jersey law.
Senator Jon Bramnick (R-21) is sponsoring new legislation, S-1517, that would make it easier for more victims to get help.
Bramnick Bill Forcing Telemarketers to Identify Themselves within 30 Seconds Advances
Senator Jon Bramnick’s bill requiring telemarketers to identify themselves and what they’re selling within the first 30 seconds of a call has passed the Senate Commerce Committee.
Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill requiring telemarketers to identify themselves and what they’re selling within the first 30 seconds of a call has advanced. (Pixabay)
“New Jerseyans should know who they’re talking to on the phone and what’s being sold to them by telemarketers,” said Bramnick (R-21). “My legislation requires more transparency from telemarketers and punishes those who lie and misrepresent information on sales calls. If you’re on the up and up, you should have no problem with this bill if you’re a telemarketer.”
Bramnick Bill Assisting Veterans Entering the Nursing Field Clears Senate
Legislation sponsored by Senator Jon Bramnick to help alleviate the nursing shortage in New Jersey was endorsed today by the Senate. The bill passed the Assembly in October with a vote of 71-0 and now moves to the Governor’s desk for consideration.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jon Bramnick to help alleviate the nursing shortage in New Jersey was endorsed today by the Senate. (Pixabay)
Bramnick’s measure, A-2722/S-3191 would allow honorably discharged veterans to qualify for licensure by completing the Army Practical Nurse Program in lieu of obtaining a diploma from a school of practical nursing approved by the New Jersey board of Nursing.
Bramnick Bill Fighting Unfair Tax Treatment by New York State Advances
Legislation sponsored by Senator Jon Bramnick to combat New York State’s excessive and unfair taxation of New Jersey residents was approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jon Bramnick to combat New York State’s excessive and unfair taxation of New Jersey residents was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. (Wikimedia Commons)
“Republicans in the Legislature have been fighting for years to do something about New York’s heavy-handed tactics that abuse employees who live here but work for entities across the state line,” said Bramnick (R-21). “This bill is a good first step, sending a clear message to our neighboring state that we won’t stand back and allow the current imbalance to continue.”
VIDEO: Students/Parents Support Bramnick’s Bill to Teach Kids How to Deal with Grief and Loss
Students and parents joined Senator Jon Bramnick (R-21) and Senator Joe Cryan (D-20) to share their support for bipartisan legislation (S-3330) that would require school districts to provide instruction in grades 8 to 12 on how to deal with grief and loss.
Click here to watch the video.
The event was held in Mountainside on November 18, 2022, at Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Bramnick Bill that Requires High School Students to Learn How to Deal with Grief and Loss to Be Discussed
Senator Jon Bramnick and co-prime sponsor Senator Joe Cryan will discuss legislation requiring school districts to provide instruction on grief for grades 8 to 12 at a virtual conference from the facilities of Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss in Mountainside.
WHO: Senator Jon Bramnick (R-21); Senator Joe Cryan (D-20).
WHAT: Virtual press conference via Zoom to discuss new legislation (S-3330) requiring grief instruction in schools.
WHEN: FRIDAY, Nov. 18, at 11:45 a.m.
WHERE: Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, 244 Sheffield St., Mountainside.
Zoom Link: Click here to join us on Zoom. Passcode: 225178
