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.”
Schepisi Re-ups Call to Establish Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission
Senator Holly Schepisi (R-39) released the following statement after news broke of Connecticut’s Governor withdrawing his plan to mandate future electric vehicle purchases by 2035 after bi-partisan pushback from Connecticut’s Legislative Regulation Review Committee.
Sen. Holly Schepisi released a statement today after news broke of Connecticut’s Governor withdrawing his plan to mandate future EV purchases by 2035. (Pixabay)
“While other Democrat governors come to their senses regarding unachievable mandates for electric vehicles, Governor Murphy continues to push his agenda to make New Jersey the California of the East Coast,” said Schepisi. “Instead of mandating policies that will inevitably hurt working and middle-class New Jerseyans, we need to make their lives easier. These policies are being implemented without regard for the capacity of our electric grid, the cost of improvements that will be required, or how the average family will afford the significant costs associated. That’s why I’m joining the call to establish the Government Efficiency and Regulatory Commission to reign in the Governor’s ever-increasing regulations being implemented through unelected boards and commissions.”
Schepisi Earns NJ Chamber’s Legislator of the Year Award
Senator Holly Schepisi will receive the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce’s Legislator of the Year Award during an event on October 11 in Brielle.
Sen. Holly Schepisi will receive the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce’s Legislator of the Year Award during an event on October 11 in Brielle. (©iStock)
Schepisi, an influential Senator representing Legislative District 39, will be joined by honorees from the public and private sectors, and will be honored for being a “collaborator who seeks bi-partisan support on issues benefitting New Jersey’s economy” during the Chamber’s Legislative and Business Awards Reception at the Manasquan River Golf Club.
Bucco & Schepisi: Murphy Doubling Down on Energy Master Plan with Guhl-Sadovy
Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco and Senator Holly Schepisi criticized Governor Murphy for choosing Board of Public Utilities Commissioner Christine Guhl-Sadovy to serve as the board’s President.
Sen. Anthony Bucco and Sen. Holly Schepisi criticized Governor Murphy for choosing Board of Public Utilities Commissioner Christine Guhl-Sadovy to serve as the board’s President. (SenateNJ.com)
“It is deeply troubling that Governor Murphy is doubling down on his unpopular and extreme energy master plan. Christine’s predetermined views on New Jersey’s energy policies are a red flag for anyone paying attention to the rising cost of energy,” Bucco said (R-25). “She is an architect of the extreme 2019 energy master plan and spearheaded much of the Murphy agenda on energy. New Jersey cannot afford to be doubling down on Governor Murphy’s misguided energy priorities with a rubber stamp at the BPU.”
Schepisi Pans BPU’s Expensive & Misguided Building Electrification Plan
Senator Holly Schepisi panned a plan approved by the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) today to begin the electrification of homes and businesses, saying it will lead to overreaching mandates and costly bans of affordable natural gas stoves and appliances.
Sen. Holly Schepisi panned a plan approved by the BPU today to begin the electrification of homes and businesses, saying it will lead to overreaching mandates and costly bans of affordable natural gas stoves and appliances. (Pixabay)
“Despite significant pushback, the BPU is forging ahead with the Murphy administration’s radical plan to phase out the natural gas used in millions of New Jersey homes and businesses,” said Schepisi (R-39). “The BPU’s approval today is the first step of Governor Murphy’s electrification effort that will result in gas stoves and appliances being banned, mirroring the recent mandate banning future sales of gas cars. New Jerseyans cannot afford the $1.4 trillion price tag of an extreme energy plan that will leave them with fewer options and significantly higher electric bills.”
Schepisi Bill that Would Increase the Safety of Drinking Water Signed into Law
Legislation sponsored by Senator Holly Schepisi that would help municipally-owned water companies comply with new DEP regulations while still being able to provide water to customers was signed into law today by Governor Murphy.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Holly Schepisi that would help municipally-owned water companies comply with new DEP regulations while still being able to provide water to customers was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy. (Pixabay)
“I’m proud that Governor Murphy signed this much needed legislation into law. Due to New Jersey’s strict regulations concerning forever chemicals, water companies in the state are required by the DEP to engage in mitigation measures when any water well exceeds, or is expected to exceed, the maximum contaminant level for PFAS,” said Schepisi (R-39). “These measures can be extremely costly for small, municipally-owned water companies and can impair the ability of those companies to provide an adequate supply of water to the communities they serve. Many pre-existing wells exist on municipally-owned properties that are encumbered by Green Acres and are prohibited from constructing the very treatment vessels that are required. This new law would address the issue by allowing certain exemptions from Green Acres regulations.”
Schepisi Bill to Raise Awareness for Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning Becomes Law
Legislation sponsored by Senator Holly Schepisi that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day was signed into law today.
Sen. Holly Schepisi’s bill that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day was signed into law today. (Pixabay)
“The signing of this legislation marks an important milestone in the fight against Fentanyl poisoning in New Jersey. Far too many young Americans like Max Lenowitz have had their lives cut short because of Fentanyl poisoning. Max, who was born on July 14th and tragically lost his life on his 25th birthday, was a son, a brother, an athlete, and a friend to so many,” said Schepisi (R-39). “This epidemic has accounted for more than seventy-five percent of drug related deaths in New Jersey. With the official recognition of July 14th as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day we can help bring attention to available resources within our communities to prevent future deaths from occurring.”
Senate Approves Schepisi Bill to Raise Awareness for Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning
The New Jersey Senate unanimously advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Holly Schepisi that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day.
Sen. Holly Schepisi’s bill that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day was passed by the New Jersey Senate. (Pixabay)
“The Senate’s approval of my legislation to recognize and honor the victims of Fentanyl poisoning is an important step towards protecting communities from this lethal drug. Most people are unaware of the fact that a loved one can die, not just by taking heroin, but rather by taking counterfeit pills made to look like Xanax, Valium, and other prescription medications,” said Schepisi (R-39). “This epidemic has accounted for more than seventy-five percent of drug related deaths in New Jersey. Far too many young Americans, like Max Lenowitz, a son, a brother, an athlete, and a friend to so many, have had their lives cut short because of Fentanyl poisoning. This day of remembrance would honor thousands of individuals like Max, who tragically lost their lives to this lethal drug so we can raise awareness about the resources that are available to prevent future deaths from occurring.”
Schepisi Bill that Raises Awareness for Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning Advances
Legislation sponsored by Senator Holly Schepisi that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee.
Sen. Holly Schepisi’s bill that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee. (Pixabay)
“Most people are unaware of the fact that a loved one can die, not just by taking heroin, but rather what they believe to be a prescription pill given to them by a friend. Counterfeit pills made to look like Xanax, Valium, and Ativan containing Fentanyl are poisoning our children, our friends, our neighbors and has become an epidemic in New Jersey,” said Schepisi (R-39). “This is an issue that hits close to home for thousands of New Jersey families as Fentanyl recently accounted for more than seventy-five percent of drug related deaths in the state. Far too many young Americans, like Max Lenowitz, a son, an athlete, and a friend to so many, have had their lives cut short because of Fentanyl poisoning. This resolution would honor individuals like Max and raise awareness for the thousands of other victims who have tragically lost their lives to this lethal drug so we can work to prevent further deaths from occurring.”
Schepisi Introduces Bill to Honor Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning and Raise Awareness
Senator Holly Schepisi introduced a joint resolution, SJR-128, to designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day.
Sen. Holly Schepisi introduced a joint resolution, SJR-128, to designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day. (Pixabay)
“Most people are unaware of the fact that a loved one can die, not just by taking heroin, but rather what they believe to be a prescription pill given to them by a friend. Counterfeit pills made to look like Xanax, Valium and Ativan containing Fentanyl are poisoning our children, our friends, our neighbors and has become an epidemic in New Jersey,” said Schepisi (R-39). “This is an issue that hits close to home for thousands of other New Jersey families as Fentanyl recently accounted for more than seventy-five percent of drug related deaths in the state. Far too many young Americans, like Max Lenowitz, a son, an athlete, and a friend to so many, have had their lives cut short because of Fentanyl poisoning. This resolution would honor individuals like Max and raise awareness for the thousands of other victims who have tragically lost their lives to this lethal drug so we can work to prevent further deaths from occurring.”
