New Year Brings Much-Needed Reforms to Driver’s License Suspensions January 5, 2021, 5:57 pm | in
New Year Brings Much-Needed Reforms to Driver’s License Suspensions
Trenton – Legislation Senator Shirley K. Turner sponsored to reform mandatory suspension of driver’s licenses went into effect on January 1. The new law prevents New Jerseyans from suffering the consequences of mandatory driver’s license suspension as a penalty related to non-driving related violations and offenses.
“For far too many years, New Jersey drivers have been punished with driver’s license suspensions and extra costs when they cannot afford to pay their fines, fees, and surcharges,” said Senator Turner (D-Hunterdon/Mercer). “People who work paycheck to paycheck get caught in a never-ending cycle of accumulating costs and suspensions and there is no end in sight to satisfying their debt to the Motor Vehicle Commission. I am gratified that New Jersey has
Turner, Stack Bill to Establish Standards for Expiration of Rental Housing Affordability Controls Advances December 17, 2020, 5:14 pm | in
Turner, Stack Bill to Establish Standards for Expiration of Rental Housing Affordability Controls Advances
Trenton – In an effort to assist tenants in moderate and low-income rental housing, the Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Senators Shirley K. Turner and Brian Stack that would establish standards for the expiration of rental housing affordability controls.
“With so many New Jerseyans struggling financially, rent increases have become a prominent issue for tenants. This legislation would put standards in place to prevent the unfair displacement of moderate and low-income tenants,” said Senator Turner (D-Mercer/Hunterdon). “The bill would prohibit a landlord from increasing rent in a manner that conflicts with affordability controls until the lease is up for renewal or the unit is vacant