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State Senator John J. Bonacic (R/I/C - Mount Hope) met with farmers from the 42nd Senate District who travelled to Albany to discuss their budget priorities and agriculture legislation. Pictured with Senator Bonacic are Russell Kowal, John, Diana, and Andrew Lupinski of Goshen, Chris Kelder of Kerhonkson, Roderick Dressel, Jr. of New Paltz, and Leanard M. DeBuck of Pine Island.The photo is available on-line at www.senatorbonacic.com; click on photo gallery.

State Senator John J. Bonacic (R/I/C- Mount Hope) has introduced legislation to allow the Sullivan West School District and the Tri-Valley School District to be reimbursed for transportation expenses incurred during the 2003-04 and 2004-05 school years. Due to an error on the part of both school districts, the respective transportation contracts were not approved by the Department of Education for reimbursement.

State Senator John J. Bonacic (R/I/C - Mount Hope) announced today that he has secured $60,000 in State Funding for the Delaware County Fire Training Center located in the Town of Hamden.

"Supporting our firefighters by providing the most current training technology and equipment is essential to the health and well-being of our residents," stated Senator Bonacic.

State Senator John J. Bonacic (R/I/C - Mount Hope) citing the need for more governmental transparency and accountability, voted in favor of legislation, Senate bill 55-A, that would amend the way candidates for State Supreme Count Justices are selected. The measure abolishes political party nominations by a judicial convention and replaces it with a petition process that is similar to the selection process used by judges at a county level."This bill will ensure that the public has a strong voice in determining who will represent them on the Court.

State Senator John J. Bonacic (R/I/C - Mount Hope) said today that his legislation, Senate bill 6521, was introduced in the Assembly by Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski on February 1st.

The measure prohibits the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) from implementing rate increases, surcharges, fees, or other costs to passengers or for those who work at facilities owned and operated by the MTA public hearings within the county impacted."This is a common sense initiative that addresses the needs of New York's commuters and focuses on accountability.

State Senator John Bonacic (R/I/C - Mt. Hope), introduced legislation on January 24, which will make the MTA "more accountable to taxpayers and rail users".

State Senator John J. Bonacic (R/I/C - Mt. Hope), has introduced three bills designed to force the City of New York Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to be more accountable to the public and improve inspections and maintenance when it comes to the safety of the City’s water supply dams West of the Hudson River. The six watershed dams are the Neversink, Merriman, Cannonsville, Downsville, Gilboa, and the Ashokan. The bills are also sponsored by Senator James L.

State Senator John J. Bonacic (R/I/C - Mount Hope) voted in favor of strengthening the State's Sex Offender Registration Laws citing protecting New Yorkers as one of his top priorities."The passage of today's legislation respresents the Senate's commitment to protect families. It will ensure parents, guardians, and law enforcement officials have the necessary tools and information to keep our families safe," Senator Bonacic.Senator Bonacic said that at the end of this month, 226 convicted sex offenders will no longer be on the sex offender registry.

State Senator John J. Bonacic (R/I/C - Mt. Hope), said 2005 was a productive year in terms of education, tourism, and housing initiatives in his Senate District but he expected 2006 to be a year filled with diverse issues as Governor Pataki ends his third and final term as Governor.