Asm. Tennille McCoy

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's State Board of Education to mandate that school districts consider staffing consistency when developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students prone to regression, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder. It directly affects IEP teams, school districts, and parents/guardians by requiring them to evaluate stable staff assignments as a key factor in determining in-district special education placements. The law amends existing regulations to ensure IEP teams prioritize consistent staffing - alongside location and curriculum - to prevent regression caused by frequent changes in service providers. This policy change aims to create more stable learning environments for vulnerable students through concrete procedural requirements.

Maddy summaryAJR 32 is a procedural resolution proposing a rule change to New Jersey's evidence rules. It would allow evidence that a victim promptly reported sexual assault or employment discrimination to be admitted as a hearsay exception, specifically to address jury assumptions about delayed reporting. This change directly affects cases involving these crimes by enabling courts to consider timely complaint evidence without requiring the victim to testify about the report itself. The resolution, if adopted, would be implemented by the New Jersey Supreme Court under existing procedures, not by creating new law. It focuses on clarifying admissibility for factual evidence, not altering legal standards.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill allows qualified primary care physicians - specializing in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, or obstetrics/gynecology - to deduct up to $300,000 from their state income tax over five years. The deduction begins at $100,000 in the first year and decreases by $20,000 annually ($80,000, $60,000, $40,000, $20,000) for the next four years. To qualify, physicians must maintain a New Jersey practice for all five years; failure to do so requires repayment of the full deduction amount. The policy aims to address statewide primary care physician shortages by reducing tax liability for qualifying doctors.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new retirement plan within New Jersey's Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) specifically for emergency medical services (EMS) workers, including paramedics, EMTs, emergency medical supervisors, and other certified personnel who provide life support services. It requires these employees to join the "EMS Part" of PERS, pay a 10% salary contribution, and receive enhanced retirement benefits: 50% of their final salary for 20+ years of service, or a special option of 65% of final salary plus additional payments for 25+ years of service. Existing retirement credits will transfer to the new plan without extra cost to employees, and the bill also provides death benefits to beneficiaries equal to half the employee's final salary. The bill directly affects all eligible EMS employees in New Jersey state, county, and municipal roles.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases funding for New Jersey's Airport Improvement Program from $4 million to $10 million, adding $6 million to the state's transportation capital budget. It also raises the Airport Safety Administration's funding by $185,000, from $465,000 to $650,000. The bill automatically grants airport grant recipients two additional 12-month extensions (totaling 24 months) to complete projects if local, county, or state permitting delays occur, with potential for further extensions if a permitting agency causes the delay. These changes directly affect airports and grant recipients receiving funds through New Jersey's Airport Improvement Program.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development (with input from Health and Human Services) to conduct a comprehensive study of the state's healthcare workforce. The study must examine vacancy rates by specialty and region, workforce demographics (including race, gender, and occupation), patient care needs across communities, and future workforce supply versus demand. It will identify gaps in staffing and recommend solutions, with a report due to the Governor and Legislature within one year. The study directly affects all healthcare facilities and workers in New Jersey, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and allied health professionals, though it does not change current policies or funding.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's Bill A 2481 requires the Department of Transportation to create a program recycling road sign posts unused for over a year. It mandates identifying these posts, setting up municipal collection points, tracking recycled materials, and using recycled content for new signs. The program must seek funding and submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature detailing recycled quantities, program improvements, and environmental benefits. This directly affects the Department of Transportation and local municipalities managing road infrastructure. The bill focuses on diverting waste from landfills through a structured recycling system.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 2486) requires the Division of Taxation to create and maintain a free, online training program specifically for small and micro-businesses. The program will teach how to file and pay state taxes, including corporation business tax, gross income tax, and sales tax. It must be updated as tax laws change and made available on the Division's website. The bill directly affects small and micro-business owners who need help navigating state tax filing processes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey Transit (NJT) to offer discounted fares on tickets or passes for specific groups: K-12 students commuting to school, full-time college/university students, participants in workforce training programs, individuals receiving Work First New Jersey benefits, and newly employed residents meeting strict criteria (e.g., starting at minimum wage, working 20+ hours/week, unemployed 30+ days prior). The discounts apply to all NJT services, including buses, trains, and light rail. It takes effect immediately upon enactment. The bill directly affects eligible students, trainees, low-income recipients, and new workers seeking affordable transit access.

Maddy summaryAJR 82 designates September each year as "Emergency Preparedness Month" in New Jersey to raise public awareness about disaster readiness. The resolution asks the Governor to issue a proclamation encouraging all residents to create family emergency plans, including evacuation routes, communication strategies, shelter-in-place preparations, and insurance reviews. It does not create new laws or requirements but focuses on promoting proactive planning for natural or man-made disasters. This procedural resolution directly affects all New Jersey residents by highlighting annual preparedness efforts.