U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Office of Government Affairs
New Jersey
Area Coordinator:
Stu Soffer, N-LAE
State Liaison:
1SR Agostino Formato
5NR Barbara Gilbert
Coast Guard Auxiliary District: 1NR and 5NR
Coast Guard District: 1st and 5th
Second Quarter Report, 2009:
The following legislation is in committee:
Assembly 3129: Gives Judges discretion to revoke boating privileges for third or subsequent drunk driving offense.
Assembly 3260 and Senate 2301: Enhances penalties for leaving the scene of a boating accident.
Senate 1889: Creates exception to operator age for power boat operation conducted during authorized race.
Assembly 3047 and Senate 2030: Prohibits towing and transportation of boats during emergency evacuations. (received a 2nd reading in the Senate)