Senator Gerzofsky Returns to the Legislature’s Criminal Justice Committee
Augusta – Senator Stan Gerzofsky has been selected to serve as the ranking Democratic leader on the Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee. Legislative committee assignments are decided by the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House.
This is not an unfamiliar committee for Senator Gerzofsky. He previously served as the Senate and House Chair of the committee in 2008 and 2006, respectively. Gerzofsky’s experience will provide strong understanding and great knowledge to the committee.
“I look forward to continuing the work on this committee,” said Gerzofsky. “We still have some significant issues to address.”
The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee has tackled major statewide issues in recent years, including the state’s sexual offender registry, jail consolidation, and all matters of homeland security.
The committee is also responsible for dealing with: criminal law; sentencing; the Department of Public Safety; law enforcement; victims’ rights; the Department of Corrections; adult and juvenile corrections; probation and parole; county jails; community corrections; operating under the influence; operating after suspension; habitual offenders; fire safety and arson; firearms; concealed firearms permits; and Maine Emergency Management Agency.
The 125th Maine Legislature will officially begin its session on January 5, 2011.
“I am ready to work together to put the safety of Maine citizens first,” added Gerzofsky.