Asm. Tennille McCoy

Maddy summaryThis bill allows fiscal intermediaries managing New Jersey's self-directed services program to pay self-directed employees (SDEs) for hours worked beyond 40 per week under specific conditions. It directly affects SDEs who provide in-home care for individuals with developmental disabilities, enabling overtime pay when services are approved in the recipient's individualized service plan (ISP) and align with their weekly budget. Payment must follow the employee's regular rate, be supported by the recipient's annual budget, and be authorized for services provided to one or more individuals. The bill changes current policy that prohibited SDEs from working over 40 hours per week, even for multiple clients.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a $10 million grant program within New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to help municipalities upgrade improperly closed sanitary landfills. It specifically targets municipally owned landfills closed before June 1987 without completing required closure activities (like installing covers, gas vents, or monitoring systems), which pose pollution and health risks. Municipalities can apply for grants covering infrastructure costs to meet DEP standards for proper closure, capping, and post-closure care, with priority given to projects that most effectively prevent environmental hazards. The program requires annual reports from recipients on fund usage and DEP to submit annual effectiveness reports to the Governor and Legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires school districts in New Jersey to have their transportation supervisors conduct a monthly inspection of all school buses provided by contracted transportation companies. It also mandates checking that each bus driver has a valid school bus license. The inspections and license verifications must occur on school property each month that students receive transportation. This directly affects school districts, contracted bus companies, and school bus drivers operating under those contracts.

Maddy summaryThis bill upgrades New Jersey's stalking law when the stalking involves installing or using monitoring software or devices on the victim's phone to intercept communications or track location. It increases the offense from a fourth-degree crime (up to 18 months in jail) to a third-degree crime (3-5 years in jail) if the stalker uses such technology on the victim's cellular or wireless device. The bill specifically targets the misuse of location or communication monitoring tools - commonly available apps or pre-installed programs - to gather the victim's data without consent. It directly affects victims of stalking who experience technology-facilitated harassment through their personal devices.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey county and municipal police departments to create designated safe areas on their property for in-person exchanges of items listed on classified websites (like Craigslist). It requires police to install video cameras in these areas for safety, prohibits police from regulating transactions or being held liable for crimes occurring there, and permits departments to run public awareness campaigns with safety tips. The bill directly affects residents using online classifieds for sales, police departments establishing these zones, and public safety efforts around transaction risks. It also mandates the Attorney General to notify all relevant police departments about this new authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows active-duty military members applying for New Jersey civil service jobs to submit a personal sworn statement confirming their veteran status instead of waiting for the Adjutant General's official determination. The statement must be submitted no later than eight days before the civil service eligible list is issued, with the official determination required no later than three days before employment. It directly affects active-duty service members who have passed civil service exams but cannot yet obtain the Adjutant General's certification due to their current military service. The change streamlines the process for these applicants while maintaining the requirement for final veteran status verification before hiring.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires cable television (CATV) companies in New Jersey to create and maintain a toll-free phone number for customers to report service outages, get real-time updates on outage status, and receive estimated restoration times. Companies must display this number with a clear explanation on every customer bill and on their website's homepage. The law takes effect immediately but includes a 60-day delay before enforcement begins. It directly affects all cable providers serving New Jersey customers by mandating clearer outage communication.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey public school districts to maintain restrooms in working order and meet specific daily standards. It directly affects every public school serving students aged 5-20, mandating that restrooms must have functioning toilets/sinks, stocked toilet paper, operable stall doors, working hand dryers or paper towel dispensers, emptied trash bins, and maintained menstrual product disposal units. School districts must clean and sanitize restrooms daily and update or renovate facilities as needed. The law amends existing requirements for school facilities to explicitly include these restroom standards.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill adjusts various income thresholds in the state's tax code to account for inflation. It requires annual adjustments to minimum taxable income levels, income limits for tax deductions and credits, and tax bracket thresholds using the Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (C-CPI-U). These changes will automatically update tax provisions each year to reflect rising costs, ensuring that tax benefits and requirements remain aligned with current economic conditions. The bill affects taxpayers by changing the income levels at which various tax provisions apply, beginning with the 2022 tax year. All adjusted thresholds will be rounded to the nearest $5.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Main Street Economic Growth Program to support business development in small New Jersey municipalities with populations under 11,000 that are over 70% developed according to 2012 land use data. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority will administer the program, providing tax credits equal to 15% of employee compensation expenses for qualifying businesses, along with loans, loan guarantees, and technical assistance through a dedicated Main Street Economic Growth Assistance Fund. Municipalities must designate specific Main Street areas through local ordinances that outline economic development plans and policies. Businesses must meet employment criteria to qualify for tax credits and other assistance, with tax credits applicable to corporation business tax and gross income tax. The program requires annual reporting to the Governor and Legislature on participation, job creation, and financial assistance provided.