Tag: New Jersey State Legislature
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Bill to help prevent vandalism on farmlands moves through Senate
Legislation sponsored by state Assembly Democrats Eric Houghtaling, Adam Taliaferro and Bob Andrzejczak to protect agricultural and horticultural lands against trespassing and vandalism was approved by a state Senate panel on May 31. “This helps protect agricultural businesses in the state from encroachment that can damage crops and put a damper on their business,” said…
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State assistance needed for Criminal Justice Reform
On Jan. 1, Criminal Justice Reform legislation went into effect in the state of New Jersey. This reform was established to change the procedure of setting bail as a condition of release. One feature of the Criminal Justice Reform, known as the Public Safety Assessment (PSA), is a risk-assessment system that helps determine a defendant’s…