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Chris Christie
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Tax and Fiscal
Grade: B
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Energy and Environment
Grade: B-
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Law and Scope of Government
Grade: C+
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Workforce and Labor
Grade: B+
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Regulations
Grade: A-
An analysis of Christie’s record on regulations shows a very strong commitment to limited government principles. As Governor, he issued executive orders to create a red tape review commission to shrink state agency regulations. Additionally, he vetoed countless attempts by the legislature to grow government regulatory power.
Position
Weight
Action
+2
A 1426 Firearm Dealer Regulations (2016)
Vetoed a Regulation which Forces Dealers to Sell “Smart Guns” in Order to Protect Dealers from Government Overreach.
-2
S 2586 Used Mattress Sales (2015)
Signed a Bill Imposing Overreaching Regulations Concerning Sanitary and Protective Procedures for Private Mattress Transfers and Sales.
+2
A 1570 Fire Suppression System (2013)
Vetoed a Mandate that all Single-Family Homes be Equipped with Fire Sprinkler Systems in Order to Prevent Skyrocketing Costs.
+2
A 1230 Printer Ink Regulation (2013)
Vetoed a Mandate on the Publication of Printer Ink Cartridge Costs to Prevent Government Overreach in the Private Sector.
+2
S 2188 Call Center Notification (2013)
Vetoed a Regulation Forcing Notification if Companies Plan to Move their Call Center Services Outside the U.S. to Protect Businesses from Harassment.
+5
Reduced Regulatory Overreach by Establishing a Red Tape Review Commission to Shrink Agency Regulations.
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Individual Liberties
Grade: B+
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Education
Grade: A-
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Healthcare
Grade: C-
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Local and National Security
Grade: C+
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Free Speech and Elections
Grade: A
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