<![CDATA[New Jersey Assembly Majority Office]]> en-us Assembly Democratic Office http://www.assemblydems.com/images/headernew.jpg New Jersey Assembly Democrats Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:02 EDT Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:02 EDT 5 <![CDATA[CAPUTO BILL TO MONITOR TOXIC AIR LEVELS AT INDOOR SKATING RINKS ADVANCED BY ASSEMBLY PANEL]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:39:47 EDT Legislation Prompted By Recent Reports of Carbon Monoxide Poisonings

Legislation sponsored by Assembly Ralph Caputo following reports about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning at indoor ice skating rinks was released Thursday by an Assembly committee.

"Carbon monoxide poisoning can have serious long-term consequences and can even prove fatal in some cases," said Caputo (D-Essex). "For young people and athletes who are inhaling large quantities of air, it can prove especially dangerous. The last thing we need is to be putting children at risk of developing long-term health problems when there are easy ways to help detect carbon monoxide and avoid exposure..."

]]> <![CDATA[EUSTACE BILL BANNING EMPTYING OF UNUSED PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION INTO PUBLIC WATER & SEPTIC SYSTEMS ADVANCED BY ASSEMBLY PANEL]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EDT
The bill (A-733) would prohibit a health care institution, or any employee, staff person, contractor, or other person under the direction or supervision of the health care institution, from discharging, disposing of, flushing, pouring, or emptying any unused prescription medication into a public wastewater collection system or a septic system, beginning 210 days after the bill becomes law.

"It is disconcerting that institutions charged with maintaining our health and well-being would engage in such reckless activities that put public safety at risk," said Eustace. "This bill addresses the growing threat to the environment and human health posed by the improper disposal of unused prescription medications, which has been manifested in recent reports of prescription drugs found in public water supplies and the potential hazards this poses in terms of long-term health consequences."

]]> <![CDATA[Lampitt Recognizes National Wear Red Day]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EDT
Women and Children Committee Chair Seeks Greater Awareness of Women's Heart Disease
Today, National Wear Red Day, Assembly Women and Children Committee Chairwoman Pamela Lampitt (D-Camden) called on New Jerseyans to wear red to raise awareness of the issue of women's heart disease and the critical importance of taking quick action to reduce deaths from heart attack and stroke.

"Heart disease is the number one killer of women in America," said Lampitt. "That's why it's critically important to raise awareness of lifestyle changes that can reduce one's risk of heart disease, as well as of knowing what to do in the event of an emergency."

]]> <![CDATA[GENDER WAGE GAP, EXTENDING SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE CONSTRUCTION PARTNERSHIPS & ELECTRONIC MONITORING OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENDERS TOP ASSEMBLY AGENDAS]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:54:30 EDT
Ensuring that criminal impersonation committed by any means - including electronic communications or Internet website - shall be subject to criminal penalties and creating a health benefits exchange program are also on tap...

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