Assemblyman Ron Dancer

07/23/2022

It is with great regret and profound sadness that we, the staff of the esteemed Assemblyman Ron Dancer, must inform you of his passing. He left this world peacefully with his beloved wife by his side.

Ron often expressed gratitude by saying, "I am blessed." May God continue to bless Ron Dancer and bless his grieving family. May he rest in eternal peace.

This account is not regularly monitored for incoming messages, so memorial posts are welcome, but we will not be able to respond to questions here. Please direct questions to his legislative office at [email protected].

You may also leave a private message of condolence or a fond memory of the Assemblyman at his website (www.AssemblymanDancer.com).

07/04/2022

As we celebrate Independence Day, July 4th, with gatherings of friends and family, good food, and, of course, fireworks, let us remember that our freedom comes from great sacrifice. From the courageous signers of the Declaration of Independence to the brave military service members who have defended us since 1776, let us give thanks to them as we celebrate. Happy 4th!

05/30/2022

This Memorial Day, and always, let us remember and honor the sacrifice those valiant men and women in uniform gave for our country and the freedoms we cherish. In the words of Joseph Rodman Drake, "And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave."

This month, Assemblyman Dancer introduced A3918, which allows N.J. income tax return filers to voluntarily contribute a portion of their return to help fund the burial of indigent veterans. "All those who served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice deserve to be laid to rest with honor, especially those individuals whose economic circumstances prevented a proper burial," said Dancer.

05/27/2022

For those of you who are visiting my page because Governor Murphy tagged me in a post about a self-defense bill I sponsor, I must inform you that the governor’s description of my bill is … wrong. Far from allowing “anyone” to carry a concealed handgun, my bill (1) does not at all repeal or change the 36 existing disqualifications for doing so, including failure to pass a criminal background check and a mental health records check; and (2) adds two new requirements: 16 hours of comprehensive classroom instruction including firearm safety and self-defense laws, and two hours of target training by a certified instructor. Anyone who wants to read the bill can see it here: https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A4000/3653_I1.PDF. In these times of controversy, we should all be careful to stick to facts and truth.

05/21/2022

Today is Armed Forces Day, one in which we honor the men and women who have served and are serving the United States in uniform. Armed Forces Day was first proclaimed in 1950 by President Truman, celebrating all branches of the armed forces after the unification under one executive authority by the National Security Act.

03/25/2022

Assemblyman Ron Dancer is calling upon the New Jersey Legislature to pass a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to support an investigation and prosecutions of the Russian Federation for actions related to its invasion of Ukraine.

Read more here: https://www.njassemblygop.com/dancer-calls-for-investigation-of-russian-federation-for-war-crimes-against-ukraine/

03/22/2022

The brutal invasion of Ukraine and the refugee crisis it has spawned has many of us looking for ways to help. One of our own Ocean County residents, Paul Kanitra, has gone above and beyond by traveling to Poland to assist refugees. Paul is motivated not only by ties to the region, but also a record of human rights work.

Read his story here: https://patch.com/new-jersey/pointpleasant/point-beach-mayor-heads-poland-help-ukrainian-refugees; https://video.foxnews.com/v/6299638662001 =show-clips

Family ties and a burgeoning refugee crisis pushed him to act: "I want to try to find the needs that are not being met," Paul Kanitra said.

03/21/2022

As farmers prepare for a busy growing season, the Assembly Agriculture and Food Security Committee on Monday passed a bill authored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer to protect farmers from meritless nuisance lawsuits.

Read more here (https://www.njassemblygop.com/committee-passes-dancer-bill-protecting-farmers-from-costly-nuisance-lawsuits/)

01/23/2022

Assemblyman Ron Dancer’s bill reimbursing school districts for conducting regionalization feasibility studies was signed into law by the governor on Tuesday.

The legislation (A5537/S3488) offers incentives for districts to consolidate and removes legal barriers in an effort to improve educational quality and efficiency.

Read more about it at https://www.njassemblygop.com/new-grant-program-supports-school-districts-that-study-regionalization/.

01/22/2022

Kudos to the tens of thousands of women, men and young people who participated in today’s 49th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. in 19 degree weather, and those who marked the day around the country. They are truly the voice of the innocent voiceless.

I am proud to be among the 41% of the State Assembly who refused to support the radical new law protecting late-term, partial-birth, and nearly all other abortions. I will shortly sponsor legislation to repeal this terrible law, and will work with colleagues to gather support in that effort.

In the words of Alveda King, niece of the great civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King whom we celebrate this month, we must “work together for life and human dignity from the womb to the tomb.”

01/17/2022

Today we remember the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. May we continue to live up to the example of his leadership, determination, and words.

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."