Asm. Vicky Flynn

Maddy summaryThis bill provides a nonrefundable 10% tax credit for New Jersey taxpayers who donate to eligible schools for specific purposes. It allows credits up to $500 per year for donations funding student meal programs, medical supplies for student treatment, or playground equipment (including shade structures). The credit applies to donations made to public or nonpublic elementary/secondary schools, with taxpayers required to obtain written documentation from the school to claim the credit. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryACR 24 establishes a bipartisan "Joint Committee on Human Trafficking" in New Jersey to study and evaluate the state's current human trafficking initiatives, programs, and support services. The six-member committee (three Senate appointees, three Assembly appointees, with no more than two from the same party) will consult state agencies like the Attorney General's Human Trafficking Unit and academic experts to identify improvements and effective solutions. The committee must hold public meetings, document its work, and submit annual reports with findings and legislative recommendations to legislative leaders. This resolution creates a procedural body to oversee and improve anti-trafficking efforts without changing existing laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 419) prohibits New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities from approving rate increases by electric or gas utilities that use income-based pricing for fixed or usage-based charges. It requires the Board to conduct an economic impact study analyzing how proposed rate changes affect customers under different billing schedules before approving any increase. The bill directly affects utilities and their ratepayers, particularly lower-income households who might otherwise face reduced charges under income-graduated systems. Key provisions ban income-graduated fixed/volumetric charges and mandate impact reviews for all rate changes. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill permits home-based small businesses to operate as "permitted accessory uses" in residential zones without needing special zoning variances, directly affecting homeowners running small businesses from their homes. It establishes eight specific requirements they must meet, including compatibility with residential use, no visible signs or excessive traffic, no noise or pollution, and compliance with insurance rules. Municipalities cannot require ordinance changes to comply but may set local standards for guest volume or delivery traffic. The bill does not override community deed restrictions or affect existing zoning that aligns with its provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 340) requires courts to order restitution payments to children who lose a parent or guardian due to a drunk driving incident. It amends New Jersey's vehicular homicide law (N.J.S.2C:11-5) to mandate that when a defendant is convicted of reckless vehicular homicide while driving under the influence (violating N.J.S.39:4-50), the court must order restitution to the child victim. The restitution covers financial losses resulting from the death and is part of the sentencing process, alongside other penalties like license suspension and imprisonment. The bill directly affects children of victims and drunk drivers convicted under these provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey public and private institutions of higher education from receiving state funding if they boycott or divest from Israel-supporting businesses or Israeli entities. Specifically, it blocks state operating aid, student scholarships, and certain bonds if an institution boycotts Israeli goods, boycotts companies doing business with Israel, divests due to a company's support for Israel, or supports the BDS movement. Exceptions apply for divestment due to "prudent economic reasons." The law directly affects all higher education institutions in New Jersey, including their endowment funds and departments. It takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey county clerks to publicly report provisional ballot data for each election district during primary and general elections, starting on election day instead of the following day. County clerks must provide daily updates online detailing the number of provisional ballots cast, their results, and remaining counts - broken down by district - until the election is certified, with a final report due within 30 days of certification. These reports must be accessible on county websites and include timestamps, noting they are unofficial and subject to change. The bill directly affects election officials (county clerks and boards) and the public, increasing transparency about provisional ballot processing.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2544) requires New Jersey's Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs to cover motorized wheelchairs for residents in nursing facilities under specific conditions. It directly affects Medicaid enrollees living in nursing facilities who need a motorized wheelchair, as long as their doctor prescribes it and their managed care organization approves it beforehand. The bill mandates that residents keep the wheelchair for as long as they need it, returning it to the state when no longer required. Nursing facilities must notify managed care organizations in writing when equipment is no longer in use. This policy change ensures consistent access to mobility equipment for eligible nursing home residents without adding new administrative burdens beyond existing prescription and authorization processes.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets new maximum hour limits for emergency medical technician (EMT) certification in New Jersey. It requires that all combined training for EMT-Basic certification (including coursework, clinical training, and field experience) must not exceed 90 hours, and additional certifications for EMT-Basics must not exceed 30 hours. Training agencies offering EMT-Basic programs must comply with the 90-hour limit to maintain certification. The bill directly affects EMT trainees, training programs, and the State Board of Medical Examiners by standardizing and reducing the required training duration.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey public and independent colleges to provide academic accommodations for students serving in the National Guard, Reserves, or active duty military. It gives students who miss classes due to military obligations (like deployments or drills) options to receive a pass/fail grade, incomplete, or withdrawal - plus refunds for tuition and fees if they withdraw. Institutions must notify students of these rights, create written contracts with professors to address missed coursework, and provide accommodations like lecture notes or tutoring. Additionally, schools must accept up to 30 college credits for undergraduate military experience (and 12 for graduate programs) based on American Council on Education evaluations. The law directly affects student veterans and military-affiliated learners enrolled in New Jersey higher education.