| Bill to Extend School Bus Life Vetoed in New Jersey |
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| Written by Janna Smeltzer |
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The School Transportation Supervisors of New Jersey reported that on his last day in office, Governor Corzine vetoed, without comment, Assembly Bill 371. If passed, the Bill would have extended the number of years a school bus could be used to transport pupils from twelve to fifteen. The Bill was described by its sponsors as a way to help school districts save money by keeping certain buses in service longer, delaying the point at which new buses would have to be bought. The Bill passed the Legislature unanimously. The Legislature that passed it, however, has ended its term, so the veto can not be overridden and is final. In order to be reconsidered, the Bill must be reintroduced in both houses and go through the Committee process. Both the Assembly and the Senate would have to vote on the Bill again. |



