Asm. Tennille McCoy

Maddy summaryThis bill (A5358) revises New Jersey's Secure Choice Savings Program to require **all employers with at least one employee** in New Jersey to offer automatic payroll deductions for retirement savings, replacing the current threshold of 25+ employees. It directly affects private-sector employers (excluding state government) by mandating they set up payroll arrangements allowing employees to contribute to the program, with automatic enrollment at 3% of wages unless employees opt out. Key provisions include allowing employees to choose contribution levels (up to IRA limits) and investment options, with employers retaining the ability to offer alternative retirement plans. The bill removes the prior "small employer" category to reflect this expanded requirement.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Commissioner of Education to create a water safety fact sheet for schools. The fact sheet must cover reducing drowning risks, the importance of swim lessons, proper flotation device use, and monitoring water conditions. Public school districts must annually distribute this fact sheet to parents, while nonpublic schools are encouraged but not required to do so. Additionally, school districts must maintain and update an online list of local swim lesson locations, including free or low-cost options. The bill directly affects public schools, parents, and guardians by providing standardized water safety information and resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey public colleges and universities to provide students with information about food assistance programs. Specifically, institutions must include details about the federal SNAP program (food stamps) and campus or community food resources - such as food pantries or meal swipe programs - in initial admission offers and via email during each semester's registration. The state will develop standardized SNAP application links and program information for schools to distribute. This applies directly to students at public higher education institutions in New Jersey, aiming to improve access to food support.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A4374) makes two specific violations of New Jersey's Prevailing Wage Act criminal offenses. It targets employers who knowingly falsify payroll records for public construction projects or submit false information on contractor registration forms. Currently, these violations result in fines up to $25,000 and disqualification from public work; the bill upgrades them to a fourth-degree crime punishable by up to $10,000 in fines, 18 months in jail, or both. The law applies directly to employers working on state or local public construction projects requiring prevailing wage compliance.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey public school staff (including those in after-school programs) to complete epilepsy and seizure disorder care training every five years. It directly affects school boards, administrators, and all school personnel who interact with students. The key provision mandates that training must be provided through a Department of Health-approved course from a nonprofit epilepsy support organization. This ensures staff can recognize seizures, provide appropriate care, and know when to seek help, as outlined in individualized health plans developed with parent input and physician guidance. The law applies to all schools in the state and takes effect at the start of the first full school year after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create two new regulatory systems: a license for scrap tire haulers (who collect and transport tires) and a permit for scrap tire storage/disposal sites. It directly affects businesses handling scrap tires, including haulers (who must get licensed, maintain $150,000 financial assurance, and use electronic tracking) and storage facilities (which must obtain permits unless exempt, like small operations storing under 500 tires). Key provisions include mandatory licensing for haulers within 180 days of enactment, an electronic tracking system for tire movement, and tiered penalties of up to $25,000 per violation for noncompliance. Exemptions apply for tire retreaders, auto businesses, and retailers storing under 500 tires, or up to 1,000 tires in secure containers.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2163) requires New Jersey's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) to provide a monthly report to specified veteran organizations, county officers, and municipal registers listing names of individuals buried or cremated in state veteran cemeteries. The reports must include only names for which a family representative has signed a waiver permitting disclosure, and the information may be transmitted electronically. The bill explicitly states that these monthly reports and waivers are confidential and not subject to public records disclosure laws. It defines "veteran organizations" as those qualifying under IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) categories or federally chartered Veterans Service Organizations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Human Services to share eligibility data for certain low-income assistance programs (like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, SNAP, and Supplemental Security Income) with agencies managing energy assistance programs. It mandates that those agencies automatically enroll eligible households into utility bill payment assistance or energy efficiency programs without requiring separate applications. The policy directly affects households already receiving federal or state needs-based aid, streamlining access to energy help. Key provisions include data-sharing agreements between state departments and automatic enrollment for qualifying individuals, as permitted by federal law. The bill takes effect six months after enactment.

Maddy summarySJR 96 permanently designates August 17th as "Nonprofit Day" in New Jersey to honor the state's over 40,000 nonprofit organizations. The resolution requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public recognition of nonprofits, which employ 330,000 New Jersey residents and contribute $5.3 billion annually to the state's economy through services like food assistance and education. This symbolic resolution aligns New Jersey with a national observance recognizing nonprofits' community impact.

Maddy summaryS 2346 creates a three-year pilot program to protect vulnerable residents during extreme heat and poor air quality events. It establishes "Code Red" alerts triggered when heat index reaches 95°F+ for two days or air quality hits index 151+, requiring counties to coordinate cooling centers, transportation, and outreach for homeless or outdoor residents. The bill appropriates $5 million total - $500,000 per participating county - to fund this effort in 10 selected counties. Counties must develop alert plans with local agencies, report to the state, and submit a final evaluation on the program’s effectiveness after the pilot ends.