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Issues & Legislation
Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula has sponsored several initiatives this legislative session aimed at improving the economy and helping New Jersey residents.
Summary of Upendra's Bills On the Move:
- A2918: Smart Grid Pilot Program and Research Center
Establishes a Smart Grid Pilot Program and Smart Grid Technology Research Center at Rutgers, The State University; appropriates funding for grants. - A3520: Solar Energy Advancement and Fair Competition Act
Focuses on solar energy and grant opportunities. - A837: Wheelchair Securement Devices
Requires wheelchair securement devices and wheelchair occupant securement devices on certain vehicles and training in their use for certain employees. - A835: Provides bill of rights for persons receiving services under Congregate Housing Services Program.
This bill provides a bill of rights for persons receiving services under the Congregate Housing Services Program, which is a program that provides services to elderly persons residing in certain subsidized housing facilities. - A830: Innovative Zone Program
Establishes an innovation zone program to stimulate technology industry clusters around NJ's research universities, colleges, and research hospitals.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at a Local Bank
Economic Development
Upendra is a strong supporter of the Business Employment Incentive Program (BEIP), which assists in job creation and business expansion, and the Commission on Science and Technology, which encourages technological development and job growth.
Education
"We want to make sure that our children are able to compete in the global marketplace." Upendra makes it a priority to fight for K-12 and higher education funding, and has co-sponsored legislation that will add technology as part of a school’s core curriculum.
Upendra works closely with community schools and programs to ensure that our children are prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow.
Upendra Answers Questions During his "Back to School" Lecture Tour
Environment
As a legislator, Upendra has addressed the need for open space and the significance of our environment. He has worked on banning radioactive waste from Superfund sites from entering our sewers, and supports chemical safety and providing access to clean water.
Senior Citizens
Upendra is a primary sponsor of a Bill of Rights for senior citizens living in congregated housing, and has sponsored legislation to increase the safety of seniors. He has worked to discount NJ Path tickets, prohibit employer discrimination due to age, and establish payment plans to utility companies. He supports a Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program and automatic enrollment in Senior Gold & PAAD plans.
District 17 Funding
Upendra has worked hard to ensure that over one million dollars in funds have gone towards the communities in District 17. Examples of grants received by our community include a $175,000 NJ Department of Transportation Pedestrian Safety & Bikeway Grant, a $100,000 NJ Dept. of Community Affairs Neighborhood Preservation Grant, and a $175,000 NJ Dept. of Law & Public Safety Statewide Local Domestic Preparedness Equipment Grant.
Homeland Security
New Jersey is a leader in protection programs related to domestic security, terrorism and infrastructure. Upendra has helped obtain funding for our community’s first responders, and understands the importance of safety in today’s world.
New Jersey has established programs including a bio-terrorism rapid response team, smallpox vaccination tracking systems, a Medical Emergency and Disaster Preparedness and Response Expert Panel, and a two-way radio system to connect all acute care hospitals.
Please visit www.state.nj.us/njhomelandsecurity and www.ready.gov for more information.
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