Asm. Greg McGuckin

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1628) prohibits New Jersey public colleges and universities from entering partnerships or sharing research/inventions with institutions located in Palestinian-controlled West Bank or Gaza territories. It bans contracts, joint ventures, and the transfer of intellectual property (like patents or research) with those foreign schools. Public institutions found noncompliant would lose eligibility for state funding covering operational and capital costs. The bill, introduced in January 2026, would take effect immediately if passed.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the display or flying of flags from organizations designated as terrorist by the U.S. Department of State on any New Jersey state property, including schools, parks, hospitals, and government offices. State entities violating this rule face immediate loss of state funding, with penalties determined by the Secretary of State and Treasury Director. The law explicitly allows such flags for news, theatrical, historical, or educational purposes. It defines "state property" broadly to cover all state-owned or leased land and buildings. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1184) is formally titled about revising employment status tests but actually amends definitions in New Jersey's unemployment benefits law (R.S.43:21-19). It revises terms like "annual payroll," "base year," and "benefit year" to clarify how unemployment benefits are calculated, including rules for alternative base years when wage data is unavailable. The changes affect individuals filing for unemployment benefits and employers reporting wages, specifically impacting how eligibility and benefit amounts are determined under existing state law. The bill does not alter the test for classifying workers as employees versus independent contractors, despite its title.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public utilities to reimburse business customers for financial losses when they must temporarily close operations due to utility repairs or replacements on the business's property. It directly affects commercial businesses receiving utility service, excluding losses during declared emergencies like storms or floods. The Board of Public Utilities determines reimbursement amounts based on business-provided documentation, and utilities cannot recover these costs through customer rates. The law excludes emergency events where service interruptions affect large customer groups or involve state/federal disaster declarations.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 654) prohibits individuals convicted of sex offenses against minors under 18 from working in specific roles: as employees or volunteers at amusement parks (permanent facilities with public rides) or selling frozen desserts from street vending trucks. It directly affects sex offenders meeting the specified criteria, banning them from these employment settings. Violating this ban is a fourth-degree crime punishable by up to 18 months in jail, a $10,000 fine, or both. The law aims to restrict certain sex offenders from positions where they might interact with children in public venues.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2834) proposes a 1% annual cap on reductions to state school aid for New Jersey school districts. It directly affects all districts receiving state aid by limiting how much their funding can decrease each school year - no district may face a reduction exceeding 1% compared to the prior year's disbursement. Key provisions include this cap overriding previous laws and establishing detailed schedules for aid adjustments for districts with "positive aid differentials" (those receiving more aid than needed), while exempting certain districts meeting specific tax or spending criteria. The bill aims to stabilize school funding by preventing steep annual cuts, though it does not change overall funding levels.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires developers of new affordable housing projects (10+ units or 4+ stories) to meet LEED Silver or equivalent green building standards. It also mandates that these developers submit four impact studies to local municipalities before construction: traffic, school, storm water, and carbon (if clearing over one acre of land). The requirements apply to "inclusionary developments" as defined under existing law and do not affect projects with applications submitted before the bill's effective date. The bill directs the Commissioner of Community Affairs to adopt implementing rules within eight months of enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for municipalities to submit their midpoint status reports on affordable housing compliance by one year. It directly affects New Jersey municipalities required to follow the Fair Housing Act (P.L.1985, c.222) and related settlement agreements. The key provision amends existing law to add a one-year extension after the midpoint review date, allowing more time for municipalities to report on their housing element implementation. This change responds to pandemic-related delays in municipal operations, as noted in the bill's statement. The extension applies to all municipalities with active housing element compliance obligations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey state and local law enforcement agencies to submit monthly, anonymized data on firearm permit applications - including applicant demographics (race, ethnicity, gender identity), application status, denial reasons, and location - to the Attorney General. The Attorney General must compile this data (starting retroactively from June 23, 2022) and publish initial and monthly public reports online. It directly affects all applicants for handgun carry permits, purchase permits, and firearm purchaser ID cards by mandating transparency in licensing outcomes. The law aims to provide public data on permit approvals and denials, including potential disparities, without altering existing licensing standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases penalties for commercial vehicle owners who fail to display required markings. It mandates that commercial vehicles conspicuously show the owner's name and principal business municipality in at least three-inch-high text. The fine structure changes from $10 per violation to $250 for a first offense, $500 for a second, and $1,000 for third or subsequent offenses. Proceeds from these fines will fund state road repairs, as specified in the amended statute. The bill directly affects commercial vehicle operators and owners who do not comply with the marking requirements.