Asm. Alex Sauickie

Maddy summaryThis bill provides a 25% tax credit against New Jersey's Corporation Business Tax for businesses constructing new warehouses or retrofitting existing ones to meet specific green building standards. It directly affects commercial property owners and developers who build or upgrade warehouses to achieve at least a LEED Silver, Green Globes Two-Globe, or equivalent nationally recognized sustainability rating. Eligible costs include construction, engineering, and site work (excluding land, computers, or fuel cells), with credit eligibility requiring certification from a licensed engineer/architect and a certificate of occupancy. The credit applies to projects meeting the bill's defined "green warehouse" standards, which must be solar-ready and designed for renewable energy integration. The Department of Community Affairs must issue an eligibility certificate verifying compliance before the tax credit can be claimed.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey Assembly Resolution (AR 112) urges the U.S. President and Congress to pass the federal "Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023" (H.R.895/S.140). It highlights that organized retail crime - where groups steal large quantities of goods to resell - costs U.S. retailers an estimated $100 billion in 2023, increases violence against retail workers (with 75% reporting physical assaults), and forces price hikes on consumers. The resolution supports the federal bill’s two main provisions: strengthening federal money laundering laws to target theft rings and creating a DHS Center to collaborate with retailers on crime prevention and reporting. As a resolution, it does not create new laws but formally advocates for federal action on this issue.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts the retail sale of tangible personal property made from 100% post-recycled waste or recycled materials (such as recycled bricks, asphalt, and crushed concrete) from New Jersey's sales and use tax. It defines "post-recycled waste" as materials salvaged from general waste and processed into raw materials, and "recycled materials" as products made from post-consumer waste. The exemption applies directly to retailers selling these specific recycled products, reducing their sales tax burden. The bill takes effect two months after enactment for all qualifying sales.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds $500,000 in supplemental funding from New Jersey's General Fund to the Department of Agriculture for the Jersey Fresh program, increasing its total FY2026 budget to $600,000. It directly supports New Jersey farmers by expanding marketing and promotion efforts for locally grown produce through the Jersey Fresh brand, which has been limited to $100,000 annually in recent years. The funding replaces the state's use of USDA Specialty Crops Block Grant funds for this program, freeing up federal resources to benefit more farmers. The program, launched in 1984, helps connect consumers with local farms through advertising and promotion.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A4067) creates a state grant program within New Jersey's Department of Agriculture to support food recovery organizations, such as food banks, pantries, and soup kitchens. It provides grants of up to $50,000 per organization to purchase essential equipment like commercial refrigerators, freezers, delivery trucks, and storage units, as well as cover up to 10% of operational costs like staff salaries and administrative expenses. The program prioritizes using federal or non-state funds before state money and requires organizations to apply through a department-developed process. This directly helps nonprofits that redistribute surplus food to people facing food insecurity.

Maddy summaryACR 111 proposes a constitutional amendment to provide a 50% property tax exemption on the primary residence of police officers or firefighters who suffer a line-of-duty injury qualifying for an accidental disability pension. The exemption would cover 50% of the home's assessed value, but would not reduce property taxes by more than $6,500 in the first year (adjusted annually for inflation) and excludes those earning over $500,000 annually. If approved, the state would reimburse municipalities for lost tax revenue, which would then be passed to counties and school districts. This amendment requires voter approval at the next general election after legislative passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a regional farm wage in New Jersey by averaging agricultural wage data from Pennsylvania, New York, and Delaware. Farm employers who pay workers at least this regional wage qualify for tax credits against their business and gross income taxes, calculated based on the amount paid above the current state farm wage but not below the regional rate. The credits can be carried forward for up to four years if not fully used in the current tax period. This policy directly affects New Jersey farm employers who hire workers on a piece-rate or hourly basis for farm labor.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's Assembly Bill 4059 allows emergency personnel to operate personal watercraft (like jet skis) without adhering to specific restrictions during rescue operations. The bill exempts law enforcement officers, firefighters, beach patrol members, and certified emergency medical personnel from current rules that prohibit exceeding minimum speed within 100 feet of shorelines, swimming areas, people in the water, or residential units. These exemptions apply only while personnel are actively performing official duties, such as providing rescue services. The change aims to improve response efficiency during emergencies without altering general watercraft regulations for non-emergency use.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the maximum initial and renewal terms for property leases between local governments (municipalities, counties) and nonprofit organizations (like land conservancies) from five to seven years. It applies specifically to agreements for recreation and conservation purposes, such as managing public parks or natural areas. The bill also codifies existing rules allowing longer terms - up to 25 years with "good cause" documentation or over 25 years with approvals from the Environmental Protection Commissioner and State House Commission. These changes aim to provide more stability for long-term conservation projects while maintaining current approval pathways.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey law to exempt all individuals under 18 years old from paying fees for resident or nonresident fishing licenses. It directly affects minors (under 18) who wish to fish in New Jersey, removing the $21.50 base fee and $1.00 issuance fee currently required for resident fishing licenses. The change modifies Section 23:3-4 of the state code to specify that applicants under 18 qualify for a license "without a fee" when otherwise eligible. This policy change applies uniformly to both New Jersey residents and nonresidents under 18 who meet standard licensing requirements.