Senator Christopher 'Kip' Bateman

Biographical

Full Name: Christopher 'Kip' Bateman
Current Office: State Senate - District 16, Republican
First Elected: 11/06/2007
Last Elected: 11/08/2011
Next Election: 2013
On The Ballot: Running, Republican for State Senate - District 16
Primary June 4, 2013
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Susan; 4 Children: Christopher Jr., Joseph, Stephanie, Kate
Birth Date: 10/09/1957
Birth Place: Somerville, NJ
Home City: Branchburg, NJ
Religion: Reformed
Issue Category

Recent Key Votes

SCR 1
Legislation-Concurrent Resolution (Did Not Vote)

Feb. 7, 2013 - Increases the state minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.25 per hour (Sec. 1). Requires the minimum wage be increased each year in ...

S 2241 - Prohibits Unauthorized Medical Provider Reimbursement Reductions
Legislation (Nay)

Nov. 29, 2012 - Requires a health care maintenance organization to obtain approval from the Commissioner of Human Services before reducing reimbursement rates of individuals who are eligible ...

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Recent Public Statements

Bateman Welcomes Gusciora's Support for Referendum Legalizing Marriage Equality in NJ

Dec. 11, 2012 - Senator Christopher "Kip" Bateman (R- Somerset), the original prime sponsor of referendum seeking voter approval to amend the state constitution to legalize same sex marriage ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 American Conservative Union (New Jersey State Legislature) Positions 67%
2011 New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Positions 63%
2010-2011 Americans for Prosperity - New Jersey Positions (Midterm) 0%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Balance Forward ($110,047.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Contact Information

Campaign
309 Bebe Court
Neshanic Station, NJ 08853

District Email
senbateman@njleg.org

Capitol Webmail
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/SelectRep.asp

Capitol Website
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/BIO.asp?Leg=304

District Website
http://bateman.senatenj.com/

General Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/kipbateman

General Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/kipbateman

Capitol
New Jersey State Senate
Post Office Box 099
Trenton, NJ 08625-0099
Phone: 609-847-3600
Fax: 609-984-8148
Toll Free: 800-792-8630

District
36 East Main Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
Phone: 908-526-3600
Fax: 908-707-4578