Asm. Paul Kanitra

Maddy summaryThis bill allows property owners to request notification before a quitclaim deed is recorded on their property. If requested, county recording offices must notify the owner within 10-12 business days of a deed submission and delay recording for that period. Owners can provide preferred contact details (mail/email) and will pay a fee to cover administrative costs. The law directly affects property owners seeking to prevent fraudulent transfers and county recording offices handling deed records. It amends existing laws to require this notification process for quitclaim deeds, which often lack title guarantees.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits setting snares or cable restraint traps on National Guard property that is 150 acres or larger and located in a municipality with a population density of at least 1,500 people per square mile (based on the 2020 census). Violators face civil penalties of $100-$200 for a first offense and $200-$500 for each repeat offense, with each trap set counted as a separate violation. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection will enforce the law and collect penalties under New Jersey’s Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999. The bill takes effect immediately and applies to relevant National Guard lands meeting the specified criteria.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require New Jersey public schools to charge tuition to students who are not U.S. citizens, not in the process of obtaining citizenship, or do not have legal immigration status. School districts must verify students' immigration status through documentation, and students without proper documentation would need to pay at least $1,000 per school year in tuition. The bill mandates that school districts report the number of students paying tuition and the total amount collected in annual school report cards. It directly challenges the Supreme Court's Plyler v. Doe decision, which established that undocumented children have a right to free public education. The bill claims this change would allow New Jersey to better allocate public education funds to citizens.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to offer walk-in services at all agency locations for at least three full days each week. It mandates that the MVC serve walk-in customers on a first-come, first-served basis for all services, regardless of appointment availability. The law directly affects MVC customers seeking in-person assistance with driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, or other motor vehicle services. The requirement takes effect three months after enactment, with the MVC allowed to prepare in advance. This is a procedural change to improve accessibility for the public at MVC locations.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the "Immigration Enforcement Support Act" (A5232), authorizes New Jersey state and local law enforcement agencies to detain noncitizens they believe are in the U.S. illegally and transfer them to federal immigration authorities, regardless of any other charges against the person. It directly affects law enforcement agencies and noncitizens in New Jersey. Key provisions include requiring the state to pay participating law enforcement agencies $7,000 for each successfully deported person, with payments split proportionally if multiple agencies were involved in the detention. The Attorney General must establish rules for determining eligibility and distributing the compensation.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (AR 175) urges Congress to pass H.R.9997, which would formally name the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, the "Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, Jr. VA Clinic." The resolution honors Second Lieutenant Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell, Jr., a WWII D-Day Ranger who received the Distinguished Service Cross and served his community in Toms River after the war. The clinic serves Ocean County veterans, and the naming is a commemorative gesture recognizing Lomell's military heroism and civic contributions. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new policy but formally requests a federal naming decision.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A5216) prohibits health insurance companies and other covered entities (like HMOs) from limiting coverage based on how long anesthesia services are used before, during, or after medical or surgical procedures. It directly affects patients requiring anesthesia and insurers authorized to sell health plans in New Jersey. The law defines "anesthesia services" using standard medical coding from the American Medical Association, ensuring coverage isn't restricted by time limits. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment for new or renewed insurance policies.

Maddy summaryACR 150 is a New Jersey Assembly concurrent resolution declaring that the Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) proposed "New Jersey Protecting Against Climate Change - Resilient Environment and Landscapes" (NJPACT-REAL) rules are inconsistent with legislative intent. The resolution argues the DEP overstepped its authority by proposing these rules without specific legislative authorization, citing outdated or repealed laws as justification. It gives the DEP 30 days to withdraw or amend the proposed rules, which would significantly expand flood hazard areas and impact coastal property owners through higher costs for building, renovation, and property taxes. This procedural resolution does not change laws but formally requests the DEP to align its rules with legislative intent.

Maddy summaryThis bill reinstates automatic cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for retirement benefits of certain retired police and firefighters in New Jersey's Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS). It applies specifically to members who have been retired and receiving benefits for at least 10 years, excluding those hired after the bill's effective date, those in deferred retirement, and those with 20-24 years of service. The COLAs are tied to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners, with benefits up to $75,000 receiving full adjustment, while higher benefits are capped at a 1% annual increase. The $75,000 threshold will adjust annually based on inflation, and the bill requires the Legislature to appropriate funds to cover both state and local costs for these adjustments.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (AR 173) is a non-binding request urging the federal government to investigate unidentified drone sightings reported across New Jersey. It directly addresses federal agencies (like the FAA, Defense, and Homeland Security departments) and asks them to conduct a thorough investigation into drone activity near critical infrastructure, military sites, and residential areas. The resolution cites over a dozen counties reporting nightly drone flights, including near President-elect Trump’s property, and emphasizes that local officials and residents feel these sightings pose security concerns despite federal claims of no verified threat. It does not create new laws or regulations but formally requests federal action to address public safety worries.