December 11, 2007
Dear Friend:
Thank you for contacting me regarding Assembly bill 4172. I appreciate your taking the time to share your views on this subject.
As you may know, I am the Primary Sponsor of Assembly bill 4172. I certainly understand your concerns regarding the extent to which this bill would regulate off-road vehicle use in the state, and have been working closely with the Motor Vehicle Commission, the NJ Off-Highway Vehicle Association (NJOHVA), the Department of Environmental Protection, and the Pinelands Preservation Alliance to address many of the issues facing both the environmental and off-highway vehicle communities. While it may seem that restrictions and regulation deem off-road vehicle riders as criminals, I can assure you that this is not the intent of the legislation.
On December 6th, the bill was reported favorably out of the Assembly Transportation Committee. It is important to note that A.4172 is still at an early stage in the legislative process and further meetings are planned to address issues of registration and obtaining land for off-highway vehicle parks. Notwithstanding, I will certainly keep your views in mind as A.4172 makes its way through the legislative process.
Once again, thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Very truly yours,
Reed Gusciora
Dear John,
Thank you for your e-mail regarding A-4172. This legislationestablishes new penalties for illegal operation of certain vehicles onpublic lands; revises the law concerning registration, insurance andoperation of all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles. On May 14, 2007, A-4172 was referred to the Assembly Transportation andPublic Works Committee. While I am not a member of this committee, Iwill certainly keep your comments in mind should this legislation cometo the Assembly floor for a vote. You may wish to write to the chair ofthis committee to voice your concerns. His address is as follows: The Honorable John WisniewskiDistrict 193145 Bordentown Avenue, Suite BParlin, N.J. 08859
for your further information, you may track this bill, or anylegislation of interest to you, at the New Jersey Legislative web siteby logging on to
www.njleg.state.nj.us or you may call the Office ofLegislative Services toll free number at 1-800-792-8630.
Thank you fortaking the time to contact me on this important bill, your input isalways welcome and considered. Sincerely, Joe PennacchioAssemblyman - District 26
Thank you for your most informative letter. It has provided me with
some interesting insight. I will certainly give serious consideration
to your ideas for any future legislation or resolutions regarding Bill
A4172.
As I am sure you are aware, it is imperative for citizens to take an
active role in government in order to make it work effectively. As your
state representative, I welcome constituent letters for they afford me
the opportunity to gain a better understanding of which issues my
constituents believe are important.
I appreciate you having shared your concerns with me. Your views will
receive every consideration. I hope that you will continue to keep me
apprised of any suggestions you have on the critical issues facing our
State.
Sincerely,
Thomas P. Giblin
Assemblyman 34th District
Thomas P. Giblin Assemblyman 34th District
1333 Broad StreetClifton, New Jersey 07013
(973) 779-3125 Fax (973) 779-3156
John,
Thank you for contacting me. I appreciate your input and believe that
more recreational opportunities should be made available for Off-Highway
ATV and dirt bike operators. I will keep your comments in mind when Bill
A4172 comes before the Assembly for a vote.
The bill is presently in the Assembly Transportation and Public Works
Committee and I would suggest you contact the Chair of the Committee,
Assemblyman John Wisniewski, with your comments.
Regards,
Mike Doherty
all the phone numbers, and e-mailed that letter and I have received 42+ e-mails back!!! Let's keep at it!!! 
Also, Senator Connors is in my District, I have spoken, and also written to him.
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