Committee Approves Testa Bill Increasing Transparency for Homeowners
Individuals who are not licensed real estate agents will be required to notify homeowners of that fact before soliciting for a sale thanks to legislation sponsored by Senator Michael Testa and approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Individuals who are not licensed real estate agents will be required to notify homeowners of that fact before soliciting for a sale thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Michael Testa and approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. (Pixabay)
“My office has received complaints from many homeowners who have received unwanted text messages from alleged real estate agents concerning selling their homes. A deeper look into this practice revealed that many of these texts are coming not from licensed real estate agents at all, but rather from unlicensed bad actors,” said Testa (R-1). “This legislation will require such solicitors to tell homeowners who they work for and if they are, in fact, a licensed real estate agent. This will help increase transparency for homeowners throughout New Jersey and crack down on shady individuals and their dishonest activities.”
Testa: Murphy’s School Aid Cuts Will Be Devastating for Schools, Students & Property Taxpayers
Wildwood to Lose 53% of Its State School Funding Under Governor’s Budget Plan
Senator Michael Testa said state school aid cuts announced today by the Murphy administration will be devastating for schools, students, and property taxpayers in the 1st Legislative District.
Sen. Michael Testa said state school aid cuts announced today by the Murphy administration will be devastating for schools, students, and property taxpayers in the 1st Legislative District. (©iStock)
“Wildwood is not a wealthy town, but Governor Murphy is slashing their school aid by more than 50%,” said Testa. “What does the governor think is going to happen to their schools and students who are struggling to recover from shutdowns? What does he think this will do to property taxpayers? These are real people, not just numbers on a spreadsheet. It’s shockingly destructive and completely indefensible when his administration is sitting on a $10 billion surplus that could support our schools and prevent huge property tax increases on families that are barely getting by.”
Oroho, Testa & Steinhardt Slam Murphy’s Budget Cuts to Rural Municipal Aid
Senators Say $3 Million Cut in Open Space PILOT Aid Will Drive Property Tax Increases in Small Towns
Republican members of the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee said millions of dollars in budget cuts to Open Space PILOT Aid in Governor Phil Murphy’s FY 2024 state budget proposal will drive property tax increases in more than 100 small rural communities across New Jersey.
Senate Republicans said millions of dollars in budget cuts to Open Space PILOT Aid in Gov. Phil Murphy’s FY 2024 state budget proposal will drive property tax increases in more than 100 small rural communities across New Jersey. (Pixabay)
“Small rural communities that are home to State lands are given Open Space PILOT aid to offset the impact of those properties being taken off their tax rolls,” said Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho (R-24). “It may not seem like a lot of money, but it’s important tax relief to towns in the Highlands and Pinelands that have strict State-imposed limits on development that prevent economic growth that could help replace the lost funds. It’s another unnecessary swipe at rural towns that are already struggling to prevent property tax increases.”
Senate Republicans Comment on Murphy’s FY 2024 Budget Proposal
Senate Republicans said Governor Phil Murphy’s FY 2024 budget proposal is a massive increase in spending, doesn’t provide inflation relief or transparency, and continues harmful cuts to hundreds of school districts.
Senate Republicans commented on Gov. Phil Murphy’s FY 2024 budget proposal saying it’s a massive increase in spending, doesn’t provide inflation relief or transparency, and continues harmful cuts to hundreds of school districts. (©iStock)
Included below are comments from Senate Republicans:
Senate Approves Singer/Testa Resolution Commemorating the 127th Anniversary of the Jewish War Veterans of the US
Legislation sponsored by Senators Robert Singer and Michael Testa that would commemorate the 127th anniversary of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America (JWV) was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Robert Singer and Michael Testa that would commemorate the 127th anniversary of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States was approved today by the New Jersey Senate. (SenateNJ.com)
“It is a privilege to take part in commemorating the 127th anniversary of the JWV,” said Singer (R-30). “This organization has done outstanding work advocating for our nation’s Jewish soldiers and has a long history of providing services to all veterans. This resolution is a perfect way to honor all of the work they have achieved as an organization, and will continue to achieve, for many years to come.”
Senate Republicans Set Priorities for Responsible Budget Proposal Ahead of Governor’s Speech
With Governor Phil Murphy set to deliver the annual budget message next Tuesday to the Legislature, the Republican members of the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee called for a budget proposal that restrains spending and prepares New Jersey for a possible recession, provides tax relief to families and businesses, represents fairness in how appropriations are determined, and protects school districts and property taxpayers from harmful cuts in State aid.
With Gov. Phil Murphy set to deliver the annual budget message next week to the Legislature, Senate Republicans laid out their priorities for a responsible state budget. (Pixabay)
Republicans offered comprehensive, thoughtful, and meaningful changes to the proposed budget last year to accomplish each of these goals that Democrats in the Legislature and Governor Murphy completely ignored. Instead, Democrats passed a budget that hoarded tax over-collections and went on an undisciplined, pork-fueled spending binge.
Testa Introduces Bill Package Aimed at Criminal Justice Reform
Senator Michael Testa introduced several criminal justice reform bills this week aimed directly at reducing crime, imposing harsher penalties for lawbreaking, supporting our police, and protecting all New Jerseyans.
Sen. Michael Testa introduced several criminal justice reform bills this week aimed directly at reducing crime, imposing harsher penalties for lawbreaking, supporting our police, and protecting all New Jerseyans. (©iStock)
“We all realize the situation is critical and something must be done to restore law and order to New Jersey’s streets and neighborhoods,” said Testa (R-1). “The lawlessness I have seen play out in South Jersey and elsewhere is shocking, and it is the direct result of the Murphy Administration’s mind-boggling agenda of appeasement. In word and in action, the Governor has been dismissive of the concerns of the bipartisan majority of residents who follow the rules, respect the police, and demand their elected officials to help keep them safe. This criminal justice reform package will help rectify the situation Governor Murphy has put us in.”
Committee Advances Testa Bill Increasing Transparency for Homeowners
Individuals who are not licensed real estate agents will be required to notify homeowners of that fact before soliciting for a sale thanks to legislation sponsored by Senator Michael Testa and approved today by the Senate Commerce Committee.
Individuals who are not licensed real estate agents will be required to notify homeowners of that fact before soliciting for a sale thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Michael Testa and approved today by the Senate Commerce Committee. (Pixabay)
“Many homeowners in my district have received unwanted text messages from alleged real estate agents about selling their homes. Upon further investigation, it turns out that these texts are coming not from licensed real estate agents at all, but rather from unlicensed bad actors,” said Testa (R-1). “This legislation will require solicitors to tell homeowners who they work for and if they are, in fact, a licensed real estate agent. This will help increase transparency for homeowners throughout New Jersey and crack down on shady individuals and their dishonest activities.”
VIDEO: Federal Judges Are DROPPING THE HAMMER on New Gun Laws Passed by Trenton Democrats
Federal judges are DROPPING THE HAMMER on new gun laws passed by Trenton Democrats, said Senator Michael Testa (R-1) and Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23).
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed bills into law last year attacking 2nd Amendment rights and law-abiding firearm owners.
The federal judges said the laws are likely unconstitutional and blocked enforcement.
Testa: Unconstitutional Gun Laws Passed by Trenton Democrats “Falling Like Dominoes” in Federal Court
Senator Michael Testa responded after another overreaching gun law passed by Governor Phil Murphy and Trenton Democrats was blocked today in federal court.
Sen. Michael Testa said the unconstitutional guns laws passed by Trenton Democrats are ‘falling like dominoes’ after another was blocked in federal court, the second this week. (Pixabay)
“It’s no surprise that the unconstitutional laws passed by Trenton Democrats to attack the rights of law-abiding firearm owners and businesses are falling like dominoes in federal court,” said Testa (R-1). “While Governor Murphy says the Bill of Rights is above his paygrade, thankfully we still have federal judges who understand what it means.”
A federal judge today issued a preliminary injunction to block N.J.S.A. 2C:58-35, a law signed by Governor Murphy last July that allows the Attorney General of New Jersey to file lawsuits against members of the firearms industry.
The ruling comes just a day after a different federal judge blocked the enforcement of several sections of another law signed by the governor in December that established severe restrictions on the concealed carry of firearms in New Jersey.
Other major sections of that law, which Republicans warned was an unconstitutional attempt by Democrats to circumvent the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Bruen, had been blocked in a prior ruling in early January.
Testa opposed the passage of both laws.
