Asm. Paul Kanitra

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a $1,500 nonrefundable tax credit for New Jersey residents who meet specific criteria: graduating from a New Jersey high school and a New Jersey institution of higher education with a 3.5+ GPA, then working full-time (25+ hours/week) for a New Jersey employer within two years of graduation. The credit applies only to the first five consecutive tax years of eligible employment and cannot reduce tax liability below zero. It directly affects New Jersey graduates who pursue higher education and employment within the state, aiming to encourage retention in the state workforce. The credit is limited to undergraduate degree holders from public or private NJ institutions meeting the GPA and employment requirements.

Maddy summaryACR 65 proposes a constitutional amendment to guarantee New Jersey registered voters the right to vote in person at their local polling place on election day. It would also require voters to submit a written request before receiving a mail-in ballot, preventing automatic distribution of mail-in ballots to all voters. This amendment would bar the Legislature or Governor from passing laws or issuing orders that limit in-person voting or automatically send mail-in ballots. If approved by voters, the changes would become part of the state constitution. The bill is currently in the early stages of review by the Assembly committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill, introduced in New Jersey, requires health care professionals to provide the same standard of care to infants born alive after an abortion or attempted abortion as they would to any newborn. It defines "born alive" as any infant showing signs of life (breathing, heartbeat, or movement) after expulsion, regardless of gestational age or birth method. Violating these requirements could result in third-degree criminal charges (3-5 years in prison or $15,000 fine), while intentionally killing such an infant would be a 30-year-to-life offense. The bill also mandates reporting failures to comply and allows mothers to file civil lawsuits against violators. The bill is currently pending before the Assembly Health Committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to create a public campaign about low-speed electric bicycles, scooters, motorized bicycles, and scooters. It establishes a 15-mile-per-hour speed limit for all these vehicles on public roads and mandates that operators obtain a special license after passing a knowledge and skills test. The law also requires manufacturers to label vehicles with speed and motor details, prohibits modifications that increase speed, and clarifies where these vehicles may operate (e.g., banning them on highways with speed limits over 50 mph). It directly affects riders, municipalities, and manufacturers of these vehicles by setting operational rules and safety requirements.

Maddy summaryThe bill title claims it requires water purveyors to notify municipalities about water supply and quality issues, but the provided bill text does not include this requirement. Instead, the bill amends definitions and sections of New Jersey's water allocation law, focusing on water supply adequacy and budget certification. It specifies that the Department of Environmental Protection can order water purveyors (public water system operators) to develop additional water supplies if current supplies are inadequate, and requires budget certification for such orders. The bill text contains no provisions about notifying municipalities regarding water quality or supply issues.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 322, "Immigration Enforcement Support Act") allows New Jersey state and local law enforcement agencies to detain individuals they believe are in the U.S. illegally, regardless of any current criminal charges, and transfer them to federal immigration authorities. It directly affects undocumented immigrants in New Jersey and state/local police departments. The key provision requires the state to pay law enforcement agencies $7,000 for each person successfully deported after being detained under this law, with payments allocated proportionally if multiple agencies are involved. Agencies qualify for payment only if they detained the individual specifically for transfer to federal immigration authorities.

Maddy summaryThis bill suspends local fees for certificates of occupancy and related inspections for homes rented by individuals displaced by Hurricane Sandy and identified by FEMA. It applies to all affected rental units during a six-month period starting from the bill's enactment date. Local governments and the Department of Community Affairs may still collect these fees but must submit a report to the State Treasurer to receive reimbursement for uncollected fees during the suspension. The policy directly aids displaced renters by reducing housing costs during recovery, while ensuring local entities are financially compensated for lost revenue.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 650) requires police to forward accident investigation reports to New Jersey's driver license authority within 72 hours after a fatal crash. It directly affects drivers involved in crashes resulting in death, law enforcement agencies, and the state's licensing department. The key provision mandates that police submit these reports promptly, enabling the licensing authority to process license suspensions or revocations more quickly for drivers involved in fatal collisions. The bill does not change the suspension process itself but accelerates the reporting step that triggers it.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey residents with an E-ZPass account to deduct up to $1,000 annually from their state gross income for tolls paid on state toll roads or connecting bridges/tunnels (like those operated by the Port Authority or Delaware River Joint Tollbridge Commission), provided their total E-ZPass tolls exceed $1,000 in a year. It excludes tolls paid as fines, penalties, administrative fees, or amounts reimbursed by employers or already deductible as business expenses. The deduction applies to tolls paid for any household member’s vehicle operation on eligible toll routes. The provision became effective for taxable years beginning January 1, 2017.

Maddy summaryThis bill prevents reductions in New Jersey state school aid for specific districts affected by declining property values. It protects school districts in Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties (classified as fifth or sixth class) if their equalized property valuation for the current budget year is lower than it was in 2012-2013. The bill ensures these districts' total state aid remains at least as high as their 2017-2018 level, excluding certain aid types like preschool, special education, school choice, and debt service. The policy directly affects public school funding in coastal communities still recovering from Superstorm Sandy's property value impacts. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.