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TESTIMONY ON A577: Bad Energy Tax Bill

TYPE: Legislation

NUMBER: A577

DESCRIPTION: The bill is based on the premise that renewable natural gas (RNG) is beneficial to ratepayers and will facilitate our transition to renewable energy sources.

POSITION: Opposition

TO: Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee

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Testimony on S3324: Appliance Standards

TYPE: Legislation

NUMBER: S3324

DESCRIPTION: Establishes minimum energy and water efficiency standards for certain products sold, offered for sale, or leased in the State

POSITION: Support

TO: Senate Energy and Environment 

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Testimony on A5160: Appliance Standards

TYPE: Legislation

NUMBER: A5160

DESCRIPTION: Establishes minimum energy and water efficiency standards for certain products sold, offered for sale, or leased in the State

POSITION: Support

TO: Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee

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New Jersey LCV Testimony on Stormwater Control and Reducing Nonpoint Source Pollution in the State’s Waterways

Take a look at some of the stormwater management solutions New Jersey LCV outlined in our testimony during today's Chairman Robert Karabinchak and Committee Members' Assembly Special Committee on Infrastructure and Natural Resources. 

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Testimony on Energy Master Plan, Reducing Energy Consumption

TYPE: Regulation/Rulemaking

NUMBER: N/A

DESCRIPTION: Recommendations for Reducing Energy Consumption for the Energy Master Plan

POSITION: N/A

TO: Board of Public Utilities

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Testimony on AR138, Designating Rancocas Creek as National Water Trail

TYPE: Legislation

NUMBER: SCR121

DESCRIPTION: Urges US Secretary of Interior to designate Rancocas Creek as National Water Trail

POSITION: Support

TO: Senate Energy & Environment Committee

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Testimony on A4417, Limiting greenhouse gas emissions under Global Warming Response Act

TYPE: Legislation

NUMBER: A4417

DESCRIPTION: Revises 2050 limit on statewide greenhouse gas emissions

POSITION: Support

TO: Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee

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Testimony on S1212, Requiring lead paint inspection prior to home purchases

New Jersey LCV supports S1212, or the “Lead Safe Certificate” Bill

Lead contamination in our water supply has been a front-page issue over the last few years, highlighted by the struggles faced in Flint, MI.  Lead poisoning isn’t just an issue that's happening in a far-off place, and New Jersey is not immune to this issue. 

In 2016, over 4,800 children in New Jersey were found to have elevated blood lead levels, with over 225,000 children being impacted since 2000. 

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testimony on A4416, Prohibiting sale or distribution of asbestos products

TYPE: Legislation
NUMBER: A4416
DESCRIPTION: Prohibits sale or distribution of products containing asbestos
POSITION: Support
TO: Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee

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Testimony on A2926, the New Jersey Transit Villages Act

TYPE: Legislation

NUMBER: A2926

DESCRIPTION: The New Jersey Transit Villages Act

POSITION: Support

TO: Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee

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