Corrado Bill Addressing School Bus Shortage Signed by Governor
The New Law Extends the Regulated Service Life of School Vehicles by One Year
School districts and transportation companies will be able to keep buses on the road for another year under legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado and signed into law.
School districts and transportation companies will be able to keep buses on the road for another year under legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado and signed into law by the Governor. (SenateNJ.com)
Previously, school buses manufactured since 2007 could remain in service until the end of the school in June, 20 years after the date of manufacture, and vehicles produced between April 1977 and January 2007 had a 15-year service life.
Senate Endorses Corrado Bill Extending Service Life of School Buses
The Measure was Prompted by a Shortage of New Vehicles
Legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado to address the ongoing scarcity of new school buses was cleared by the Senate today.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado to address the ongoing scarcity of new school buses was cleared by the Senate. (SenateNJ.com)
Corrado’s bill (A-3990/S-2593) extends the statutory service life of school buses by one year, providing relief for school districts and transportation companies scrambling to find replacements.
“The price of new buses and bus parts have skyrocketed since the pandemic and continuing supply chain problems,” said Corrado (R-40). “This bill would provide a respite, allowing safe vehicles to remain in service a little longer and providing time for the supply of new vehicles to catch up with demand.”
Senate Approves Corrado Bill that Would Overhaul MVC’s “Next-of-Kin Registry”
New Jersey drivers may soon be able to register in-person for the Motor Vehicle Commission’s Next-of-Kin Registry thanks to legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado and approved today by the New Jersey Senate.
New Jersey drivers may soon be able to register in-person for the MVC’s Next-of-Kin Registry thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado and approved today by the NJ Senate. (SenateNJ.com)
“Although New Jersey residents have been able to sign-up for the Next-of-Kin Registry for several years, registration for the emergency contacts program is only possible via the MVC’s website or by mail—in-person registry is currently not an option,” said Corrado (R-40). “This bill, which will allow residents to add emergency contacts in person at MVC agencies, will improve the effectiveness of the Next-of-Kin Registry and allow law enforcement to more easily reach family members for individuals involved in serious vehicle accidents.”
Corrado: $50.6 Billion Budget is Missed Opportunity to Help Middle-Class Families
Senator Kristin Corrado released the following statement after Senate Democrats passed a record-spending $50.6 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23:
It is extremely frustrating that once again Gov. Murphy’s budget fails to make New Jersey more affordable for middle-class families, said Sen. Kristin Corrado of the $50.6 billion plan passed by Democrats. (©iStock)
“With tax revenues at an all-time high, it is extremely frustrating that once again Gov. Murphy’s budget fails to make New Jersey more affordable for middle-class families.
More NJ Veterans Would Qualify for Mental Health Services Under Corrado Bill Cleared by the Senate
Legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado and approved today by the Senate will help more New Jersey veterans struggling with service-connected mental health issues qualify for help.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado and approved by the Senate will help more New Jersey veterans struggling with service-connected mental health issues qualify for help. (Flickr)
Currently, the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs (DMAVA) distributes material to all public agencies of the availability of assistance and helps provide assistance to former service members who were separated from the service with a general or other than honorable discharge due solely to their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Corrado Bill that Would Improve MVC’s “Next-of-Kin Registry” Clears Committee
New Jersey drivers may soon be able to register in-person for the Motor Vehicle Commission’s Next-of-Kin Registry thanks to legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado and approved yesterday by the Senate Transportation Committee.
New Jersey drivers may soon be able to register in-person for the MVC’s Next-of-Kin Registry thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado and approved yesterday by the Senate Transportation Committee. (Wikimedia Commons)
“Although New Jersey residents have been able to sign-up for the Next-of-Kin Registry for several years, registration for the emergency contacts program is only possible via the MVC’s website or by mail—in-person registry is currently not an option,” said Corrado (R-40). “This bill, which will allow residents to add emergency contacts in person at MVC agencies, will improve the effectiveness of the Next-of-Kin Registry and allow law enforcement to more easily reach family members for individuals involved in serious vehicle accidents.”
Corrado Bill Extending Service Life of School Buses Clears Committee
Senator Kristin Corrado’s legislation addressing the dearth of availability of new school buses was advanced by the Senate Transportation Committee.
Sen. Kristin Corrado’s legislation addressing the dearth of availability of new school buses was advanced by the Senate Transportation Committee. (SenateNJ.com)
Corrado’s bill, S-2593, extends the statutory service life of school buses by one year, providing relief for school districts and transportation companies scrambling to find replacements.
“Like so many other products, there is a shortage of new buses due to the pandemic and supply chain issues,” said Corrado (R-40). “The price of buses and bus parts have skyrocketed, as well. This bill would provide a respite, allowing safe vehicles to remain in service a little longer and providing time for the supply to catch up with demand.”
Corrado & Bramnick’s Efforts to Ensure the Safety of High-Needs Students on School Buses Gains Support
Senator Kristin Corrado and Senator Jon Bramnick sponsor legislation, advanced today by the Senate Transportation Committee, to require additional safeguards on school buses transporting New Jersey’s most vulnerable students.
Sen. Kristin Corrado was joined by Emma Love and her parents as legislation to require additional safeguards on school buses transporting New Jersey’s most vulnerable students advanced. (SenateNJ.com)
The legislation, S-57, was prompted after a non-verbal New Jersey teenager with severe autism and epilepsy was forced to endure an almost day-long bus ride when a driver unfamiliar with the usual route became lost.
Corrado: Insanity of Murphy’s Law Banning Police from Polling Sites Demonstrated as Schools with Security Concerns Switch to Remote Learning for Primary Election Day
Senator Kristin Corrado said the insanity of a new law enacted by Governor Phil Murphy and Democrat legislators that bars police officers from being near polling sites, including those in schools, is being demonstrated as a number of schools have switched to remote learning for today’s primary elections over security concerns.
Sen. Kristin Corrado said the insanity of a new law enacted by Gov. Phil Murphy and Democrat legislators that bars police officers from being near polling sites, including those in schools, is being demonstrated as a number of schools have switched to remote learning for today’s primary elections over security concerns. (Flickr)
“Everyone’s looking to better protect our schools in the wake of Uvalde, but Governor Murphy has actually made it illegal for security officers to be present in the many schools that host polling sites across New Jersey,” said Corrado (R-40). “Our schools in Wayne and a number of other districts decided to switch to remote learning for today’s primary election rather than leave children in schools unprotected while thousands of people are coming and going. It’s beyond ridiculous that schools have to decide whether to stay open with no security presence to comply with Governor Murphy’s ill-conceived law.”
Republican Senators Laud Judiciary Action on Superior Court Judges
Senators Michael Doherty, Kristin Corrado, Jon Bramnick and Anthony M. Bucco, Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after 11 new Superior Court judges were cleared by the panel:
Senators Michael Doherty, Kristin Corrado, Jon Bramnick and Anthony M. Bucco, Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, lauded the panel for clearing 11 new Superior Court judges. (©iStock)
“After the long delay, we have seen meaningful progress. It is a move in the right direction. We commend the efforts of Senate President Scutari, Chairman Stack, and the committee members to break the logjam. We hope that today is only the beginning of a process that will result in filling the dozens of judicial vacancies that still remain. Such an action will allow the judiciary to address the thousands of cases that remain backed up all over the state.”
