May 23, 2013
Contact: George Mast / (609) 847-3600
Senator Christopher Bateman
Hoping to raise awareness for Tourette Syndrome during National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, 16th District legislators Sen. Christopher “Kip” Bateman and Assembly members Jack M. Ciattarelli and Donna Simon recently toured the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome DNA Sharing Repository at Rutgers University.
“Rutgers University’s Cell and DNA Repository is at the forefront of groundbreaking research being done with Tourette Syndrome, a disorder too often mischaracterized and stigmatized,” Sen. Christopher “Kip” Bateman, R-Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer and Middlesex, said. “I’m extremely proud to have the center and many dedicated researchers located at Rutgers and look forward to helping raise awareness about the syndrome and the work being done here.”
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May 20, 2013
Contact: George Mast / (609) 847-3600
Senator Christopher Bateman
The General Assembly approved today bipartisan legislation sponsored by the 16th District delegation Sen. Christopher “Kip” Bateman and Assembly members Jack M. Ciattarelli and Donna Simon to dedicate the U.S. Route 206 bypass in Hillsborough to the late Assemblyman Peter J. Biondi.
“Peter Biondi lived the life of a true public servant, dedicating his life to work for the residents of Somerset County and Hillsborough,” said Sen. Christopher “Kip” Bateman, R-Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer and Middlesex. “From serving as a volunteer firefighter, to mentoring young political candidates to serving in the Assembly, Biondi worked tirelessly to better the lives of others.”
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May 13, 2013
Contact: Brad Schnure / (609) 847-3600
Senator Christopher Bateman,
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego
Would Allow Proceeds Received from Games of Chance to Support Veterans’ Organization
Legislation sponsored by Senators Kip Bateman (R-16) and Dawn Marie Addiego (R-8) giving veterans’ organization more flexibility to manage their costs has been approved by the New Jersey Senate. The measures, S-87 and SCR-11, would allow those organizations to use the net proceeds from games of chance to support their organizations financially.
“Many non-profits, including organizations that serve our veterans, have struggled financially in recent years as donors facing economic hardships of their own haven’t been able to give as much,” said Bateman. “The legislation and constitutional amendment that we have proposed would provide additional financial flexibility to veterans’ groups by allowing them to tap a new stream of revenues to help pay their bills.”
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April 30, 2013
Contact: Jeremy Rosen / (609) 847-3600
Senator Christopher Bateman
Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman (R-Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex) on Monday joined Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) to announce a $43,650 federal security grant for the Readington Volunteer Fire Company.
On Monday, April 29, 2013, Senator Bateman (far left) joined Congressman Leonard Lance (front, center) and several Readington Fire Company volunteers for a grant announcement at the fire company’s Hillcrest Road station.
“Readington rescuers are well-deserved of this essential communications investment to improve their already commendable community service,” Bateman said. “Volunteer firefighters are among the purest public servants and we will continue to do everything possible to help them obtain more resources to save lives.”
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March 19, 2013
Contact: Jeremy Rosen / (609) 847-3600
Senator Christopher Bateman
The District 16 Legislators Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman, and Assembly members Jack M. Ciattarelli and Donna Simon, called on Jersey Central Power & Light to expand its public hearings on a proposed rate increase to include ratepayers in their 16th Legislative District, which includes Hunterdon, Somerset, Mercer and Middlesex counties.
“It is cowardly and wrong to try to raise utility rates without confronting residents in each district,” said Bateman. “District 16 ratepayers have as much right as anyone to have a voice in this concerning process.”
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March 18, 2013
Contact: Jeremy Rosen / (609) 847-3600
Senator Christopher Bateman
A bill sponsored by Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman to criminalize the manufacture, sale and possession of synthetic marijuana was signed into law today by Gov. Chris Christie.
“Synthetic marijuana is ubiquitous and poses dangerous side effects,” said Bateman (R-Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer and Middlesex). “Fake pot can cause violent seizures, elevated heart rates and death.”
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February 21, 2013
Contact: Jeremy Rosen / (609) 847-3600
Senator Christopher Bateman
The New Jersey Senate Law & Public Safety Committee unanimously passed today Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman’s bill S-2165 to make first aid, ambulance or rescue companies immune from certain civil damages.
“Emergency squads can be empowered knowing that they will not be sued for doing whatever it takes to try and save lives and prevent injuries,” said Bateman (R-Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset). “This bill assures that they are not liable for any civil damages after rendering good-faith life support services.”
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February 11, 2013
Contact: Jeremy Rosen / (609) 847-3600
Senator Christopher Bateman
An Assembly panel approved today bipartisan legislation sponsored by the 16th District delegation Sen. Christopher “Kip” Bateman and Assembly members Jack M. Ciattarelli and Donna Simon to dedicate the U.S. Route 206 bypass in Hillsborough to the late Assemblyman Peter J. Biondi.
“Peter Biondi dedicated his life to public service for the persisting benefit of our state, as he supported and mentored many young political candidates,” said Sen. Christopher “Kip” Senator Bateman, R-Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer and Middlesex. “We should commemorate this gregarious, loving family man, who also dedicated his life to improving State, SomersetCounty and Hillsborough, as well as volunteering on youth service committees and serving as a firefighter.”
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January 28, 2013
Contact: Jeremy Rosen / (609) 847-3600
Senator Christopher Bateman
The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee unanimously passed today legislation created by Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman (Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset) to encourage Good Samaritan acts.
“People need to know they are fully protected if they try to rescue another person during an emergency or crime,” Bateman said. “They should not pay for risking their lives and health to try to save others.”
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December 20, 2012
Contact: Jeremy Rosen / (609) 847-3600
Senator Christopher Bateman
Judiciary Committee member Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman (R-Somerset) stated the following about the Senate Democrats’ attempt today to unseat Frederic Knapp as Morris County Prosecutor:
“Senate Democrats took hypocrisy to an unprecedented level with today’s attempt to unseat Acting Prosecutor Knapp by suspending Senate rules and treating elected legislators like children. They should be embarrassed by such childish conduct, which stems from their denial that New Jerseyans elected Christopher J. Christie as governor.
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