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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

Executive Order #1 (2010)

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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