Joseph Roberts, Jr.
Joseph Roberts, Jr. is a former Democratic member of the New Jersey General Assembly, representing District 5 from 1987 to 2010. He served as Speaker from 2006 to 2010. Prior to that he served as Majority Leader from 2002 to 2005, Minority Budget Officer from 1996 to 1998 and Assistant Minority Leader from 1994 to 1995. Roberts did not seek re-election in 2009.
Biography
Roberts earned his B.A. in political science from Rutgers University and his M.A. in Government Administration from the Fels School of Government at the University of Pennsylvania in 1986.[1]
Committee assignments
- Legislative Services Commission (Chair)
Issues
Sponsored legislation
- A10 Requires certain school districts to reduce per pupil administrative expenditures by 10% over three-year period, certain reporting by executive county superintendents of schools, and schedule for appointment of such superintendents.
- A2495 Prohibits certain persons convicted of certain crimes from serving as governmental affairs agents.
- A4048 "New Jersey Economic Stimulus Act of 2009;" appropriates $15 million to "New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund."[2]
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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See also
- New Jersey General Assembly
- General Assembly Committees
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Joint Committees
- New Jersey state legislative districts
External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1997
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by NA |
New Jersey Assembly District 5 1987-2010 |
Succeeded by Angel Fuentes (D) |
