Rep. Wayne DeAngelo

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's electric public utilities to submit detailed infrastructure improvement plans to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) within 120 days. The plans must address reopening closed or restricted electric distribution circuits - currently limiting renewable energy installations - to allow more solar and storage projects, using smart inverter technology to manage electricity flow. Utilities must also report on new renewable interconnection approvals and complete required work as soon as possible. The BPU will review and approve these plans within 300 days, focusing on expanding access to distributed renewable energy systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides tax credits to New Jersey businesses that install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for use in their operations. Businesses can claim a credit equal to 25% (up to $500), 15% (up to $300), or 8% (up to $150) of the cost for stations installed in 2014, 2015, or 2016, respectively. To qualify, businesses must obtain certification from the Environmental Protection Commissioner confirming the station meets technical standards for level 2 or level 3 charging. The credit applies against corporation business tax or gross income tax and requires proof of installation and station specifications.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies the authority of the New Jersey State Police superintendent to adjust personnel ranks and grades. It specifies that the superintendent may change ranks for troopers, detectives, first-line supervisors, mid-level managers, and executive personnel without Attorney General approval, but must seek approval for command staff positions (majors and lieutenant colonels). All changes must stay within existing budget appropriations for the division. The bill was withdrawn as redundant after similar provisions were enacted in P.L.2025, c.304.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1068) expands eligibility for New Jersey's disabled veterans' property tax exemption to include certain individuals with a close personal relationship to a deceased veteran, beyond just legally married spouses. It adds specific criteria to the definition of "surviving spouse," requiring the person to have shared a residence with the veteran for three consecutive years before death, shared financial responsibilities (like joint ownership or accounts), and not been married to anyone else at the time of the veteran's death. To qualify, applicants must submit an affidavit verifying these conditions and provide supporting documentation. The exemption continues for the qualifying person during their widowhood/widowerhood, while they legally own and occupy the dwelling.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the construction of energy transmission and distribution infrastructure (like power lines and equipment) on preserved farmland, which is land protected by conservation easements. It requires landowner approval, limits installations to a 50-foot right-of-way along the farm's edge, and mandates specific installation methods (e.g., underground trenches deeper than 3 feet) to minimize disruption to farming. Projects not meeting these conditions must seek committee approval, balancing agricultural use with state energy needs. The bill was enacted as P.L.2025, c.390, after being introduced and withdrawn in 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts gains from the sale of certain investment properties from New Jersey's corporation business tax and gross income tax. It applies to real estate purchased during a three-year window starting from enactment (ending three years later), provided the property was held for over two years and was not occupied by the owner (excluding vacant land but including subdivided land actively for sale). Eligible properties must be non-residential investment holdings, not vacant or idle land, and the exclusion requires a minimum two-year holding period. The bill aims to incentivize real estate investment by reducing tax liability on qualifying sales.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's assault statute to elevate certain assaults against specific healthcare workers to aggravated assault. It directly affects direct care workers at State or county psychiatric hospitals, developmental centers, or veterans' homes who are clearly performing their duties. The key provision (added as subsection b(5)(k)) makes it aggravated assault to intentionally cause bodily injury to these workers while they're identifiable in their roles, increasing penalties. The law does not cover disabled individuals as victims but protects the workers who support them. The bill is currently pending before the Assembly Judiciary Committee after introduction on January 13, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1036) allows New Jersey municipalities to permit new cigar lounges under specific conditions. Municipalities can adopt ordinances limiting the number of new lounges, and applicants must register with their local health board. To qualify, lounges must generate at least 15% of income from on-site tobacco sales/humidor rentals (excluding vending machines), not sell food/alcohol (except private events), maintain a separate entrance, have proper exhaust systems, and ban hookah use. Existing lounges operating before 2004 are already exempt under current law; this bill creates a new framework for new locations.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes New Jersey to issue special license plates for the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH), a historical Irish-American organization. Vehicle owners who apply can purchase these plates for a $50 one-time fee plus a $10 annual renewal fee, with all collected fees deposited into a dedicated "Ancient Order of Hibernians License Plate Fund." The fund, managed by the state, will annually transfer money to the AOH's New Jersey State Board after covering the Motor Vehicle Commission's administrative costs. The plates must display the AOH emblem and slogan, chosen in consultation with the organization, and the bill requires the AOH to cover initial program costs up to $25,000.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics to use their valid certification cards from the New Jersey Department of Health as two points toward the Motor Vehicle Commission's (MVC) Six-Point Identification Verification Program. It directly affects EMTs and paramedics applying for driver's licenses, permits, or non-driver ID cards, simplifying their identity verification process. The key provision replaces the need for two separate documents with a single certification card, which counts for two points under the MVC's existing system. The bill does not change the total point requirement but streamlines documentation for this specific group.