Assemblyman McKeon

GUSCIORA/McKEON/STENDER CALL ON CONGRESS
TO CONTINUE TO OPPOSE OFFSHORE DRILLING

Resolution Blasts Bush's Call On Congress To Exploit Domestic Natural Resources

(TRENTON) - Assembly members Reed Gusciora, John F. McKeon and Linda Stender today called on Congress to remain steadfast in its opposition to offshore drilling despite President George W. Bush's continued pleas to lift a moratorium that would directly impact New Jersey's coastline.

BILL EXEMPTING RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS FROM PROPERTY TAXES CLEARS ASSEMBLY

(TRENTON) - The Assembly today passed legislation to exempt renewable energy systems - such as alternative energy generated by solar and wind power - from property taxes.

MCKEON BILL TO ALLOW DEP TO CHARGE FOR EXCESSIVE OPRA REQUESTS CLEARS COMMITTEE

Measure Would Charge Fee for Requests That Require Extraordinary Time, Effort 

(TRENTON) --  The Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee today released legislation Assemblyman John McKeon sponsored to reduce the number of frivolous government records requests made to the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

MCKEON BILL TO ALLOW DEP TO CHARGE FOR EXCESSIVE OPRA REQUESTS CLEARS COMMITTEE

Measure Would Charge Fee for Requests That Require Extraordinary Time, Effort 

(TRENTON) --  The Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee today released legislation Assemblyman John McKeon sponsored to reduce the number of frivolous government records requests made to the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

ASSEMBLY PANEL RELEASES SECOND PHASE OF LANDMARK AUTISM SUPPORT MEASURES

Measures Would Assist With Independent Living for Adults with Autism; 
Create Office for Autism Services; Establish Emergency ID Card for Autistic Residents

(TRENTON) - The Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee today released a second phase of legislation aimed at enhancing support for autistic adults, streamlining autism-related services, and improving the delivery of health care for New Jersey's autistic residents.

ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING ACT BECOMES LAW

New Law Makes New Jersey Eighth State to Create Responsible System
For Collecting, Reusing, Disposing Chemical-Laden Computers, Televisions

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assemblymen Reed Gusciora, John F. McKeon, Upendra J. Chivukula and Senator Robert M. Gordon sponsored to establish a statewide collection and recycling program for used computers and other electronic products laced with toxic metals and dangerous chemicals today was signed into law by Governor Jon S. Corzine.

MCKEON BILL CREATING STATE AUTISM REGISTRY
SIGNED INTO LAW

Measure Would Create Centralized System to Assist State
In Helping Children & Adults with Autism
 
(WEST WINDSOR) - The Governor today signed into law legislation Assemblyman John F. McKeon sponsored to create a statewide centralized autism registry to identify the scope of autism in New Jersey so the state can provide better services and care for children and adults with autism and their families.

VOSS/SCHAER/McKEON ADULTS WITH AUTISM TASK FORCE BILL SIGNED INTO LAW

Measure Creates Expert Panel to Establish a Comprehensive Plan
For Rising Number of New Jersey Adults with Autism
 
(WEST WINDSOR) - Legislation that will enable New Jersey to better meet the challenges presented by a growing population of adults classified with autism was signed into law today by the Governor.  Assembly members Joan Voss, Gary Schaer, and John F. McKeon sponsored the law, which had been spearheaded by Assembly Speaker Joseph Jr. Roberts, Jr.

MCKEON BILL TO CREATE AUTISM REGISTRY BILL HEADS TO GOVERNOR'S DESK

Measure Would Create Centralized System to Assist State in Helping Children & Adults with Autism
 
(TRENTON) -   The Senate and Assembly today passed legislation sponsored by Assemblyman John F. McKeon that would create a statewide centralized autism registry to identify the scope of autism in New Jersey so the state can provide better services and care for children and adults with autism and their families.

'GLOBAL WARMING RESPONSE ACT'PASSES ASSEMBLY

(TRENTON) - The Assembly today passed landmark legislation that would make New Jersey the second state in the nation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through an aggressive plan to drastically cut global warming over the next half century.  The bill is sponsored by Assembly members Linda Stender, Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Reed Gusciora, Linda R. Greenstein, and John F. McKeon.