Trenton – In an effort to prevent consumer energy costs from increasing, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by
Senate Acts Swiftly on Bill to Aid Restaurants During Crisis Economic Conditions January 11, 2021, 3:01 pm | in
Senate Acts Swiftly on Bill to Aid Restaurants During Crisis Economic Conditions
Trenton – Acting to help restaurants suffering from the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Senate today approved a bill sponsored by Senator Paul Sarlo, Senator Nellie Pou and Senator Vin Gopal to expand opportunities for restaurants, bars, distilleries, and breweries to operate outdoors until at least November 30, 2022, regardless of when full capacity indoor dining is permitted to resume.
The bill, S-3340, expedited for the vote by the full Senate, is the product of discussions among the Governor’s Office, Assembly sponsors and Senate President Steve Sweeney, who authorized the request to move swiftly on the measure, Senator Sarlo said. The action follows the Governor’s veto of a bill, S-3128, that had the same goal.