Asm. Alex Sauickie

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission to create an online system that verifies proof of auto insurance coverage. It directly affects motor vehicle insurers (who must provide policy data), law enforcement (who can check coverage in real-time during traffic stops), and drivers (who must maintain valid insurance). The system replaces all existing verification methods, uses specific data like vehicle identification numbers and policy details, and includes security measures to protect information. The goal is to more effectively identify uninsured drivers, with the Commission able to suspend registration for vehicles operated without insurance.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds $20.2 million in supplemental funding from the General Fund to New Jersey's Department of Education specifically for nonpublic school security aid. It increases the per-pupil security aid amount from $205 to $338, calculated by multiplying $338 by each district's count of nonpublic school students. The funding directly supports school districts in providing security services, equipment, or technology to ensure safe learning environments for nonpublic school students. This raises total nonpublic security aid funding from $30.55 million to $50.8 million.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax credit for New Jersey businesses that hire workers displaced by automation. Businesses with headquarters in New Jersey can claim a credit equal to 10% of the wages paid to each qualifying employee (capped at $2,500 per employee per tax year), provided the employee was previously laid off due to automation and is retained for at least seven months. The credit applies to both corporation business tax and gross income tax, and the bill defines "automation" as systems replacing human labor without continuous human input. It directly affects New Jersey employers and workers who lost jobs to automation, particularly in counties like Ocean County where many high-risk jobs exist.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits real estate ownership in New Jersey by governments of countries designated as national security threats by U.S. intelligence (such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea) and by individuals or entities linked to them. It defines "adverse foreign governments" based on their inclusion in three consecutive U.S. Intelligence Community Annual Threat Assessments (2023-2025) and targets "beneficial owners" controlling 10% or more of an entity, with limited exceptions for inheritors and creditors. The law aims to prevent foreign adversaries from acquiring property that could be used for espionage or infrastructure threats. It applies to all new real estate transactions and would require existing owners to divest if they fall under the prohibited categories.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $500,000 from the General Fund to fund a Farm Viability Study at New Jersey's Agricultural Experiment Station for fiscal year 2026. The study examines factors affecting farm viability - including sustainable production, climate resilience, business management, and marketing strategies - to support New Jersey's 9,900 farms (which produce major crops like cranberries, blueberries, and bell peppers). The funding directly supports the Agricultural Experiment Station's research efforts to strengthen the state's agricultural sector. It is a procedural budget measure with no new regulations or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey state agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts, and other local government entities to purchase at least 5% of their goods and services from the Central Nonprofit Agency (CNA), which supports rehabilitation facilities. It grants the CNA a "right of first refusal" for any goods/services typically bought through cooperative purchasing catalogs, provided they can match prices within 15% of fair market value. The bill also mandates that the Division of Purchase and Property create training protocols for all purchasing agents to ensure awareness of the CNA program, with annual reporting on compliance by all affected entities. These requirements apply to all state and local government bodies authorized to make purchases.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to create optional certification courses for planning professionals on warehouse and high-density building development. The courses must be developed with universities, planning commissions, and professional organizations, and include specific modules on these topics. Completion of these courses does not satisfy existing land use law training requirements for planning board members. The goal is to provide planning professionals with updated knowledge to better support community development decisions regarding warehouses and dense construction.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A4377) requires limited liability companies (LLCs) and foreign LLCs purchasing residential rental properties to disclose specific ownership information when recording deeds. Specifically, the company must submit an affidavit naming its registered agent (with business address) and, if the agent isn’t a company member, identifying at least one company member. This applies to any residential rental property - regardless of the number of dwelling units - when the LLC is the buyer. The disclosure must be attached to the deed at the time of recording with the county office. The bill amends New Jersey’s real estate recording laws to enhance transparency in rental property ownership.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires drivers to stop at least 25 feet from school buses loading/unloading children or individuals with developmental disabilities on undivided highways, and to slow to 10 mph on divided highways. It establishes that violations captured by school bus monitoring systems (like cameras) will result in a $300 civil penalty instead of criminal charges or license points. The law directly affects drivers near school buses, school bus operators, and enforcement agencies. Key provisions include standardized stopping distances, speed limits for divided highways, and shifting penalties for monitored violations to a civil fine system. This changes enforcement by prioritizing evidence from monitoring systems to reduce penalties for documented violations.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill allows high school juniors and seniors (grades 11-12) to miss up to three school days per year for college visits, tours of technical schools, or military recruitment activities without penalty. Absences for military enlistment prep - like testing, medical evaluations, or interviews - are specifically designated as excused. Schools cannot list these absences on student transcripts, job applications, or attendance records, and they won’t affect a student’s perfect attendance status. The policy aims to support college and career pathway exploration while ensuring no academic or administrative disadvantage for participating students.