Asm. Wayne DeAngelo

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's indoor smoking ban to create a temporary exemption for racetracks and off-track wagering facilities. It allows these venues to permit smoking in designated areas during "cigar nights" held no more than five times per year. The exemption specifically applies to controlled, specified areas within these facilities and does not change the general smoking ban elsewhere. This change affects racetracks and off-track wagering facilities as defined by state law, adding a limited exception to the existing smoking restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires owners or operators of public community water systems in New Jersey to regularly test drinking water for Legionella bacteria. Specifically, they must test a random 0.1% sample of service lines every three months and a random 1% sample of water system facilities (like storage tanks and treatment plants) monthly. Test results must be reported to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and if Legionella levels exceed DEP-established standards, systems must notify affected customers and remediate within 30 days (completing remediation within six months). The DEP will develop testing best practices and safety standards to guide implementation.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a task force within New Jersey's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to study challenges faced by service members returning from deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq, including those in the New Jersey National Guard. The task force, composed of state agency leaders and five public members with relevant expertise (such as mental health support or veteran homelessness), will hold public hearings statewide and review current programs affecting veterans' physical, mental, and social well-being. It must issue a final report with recommendations - including potential legislation - within six months of organizing, with the task force dissolving 30 days after the report is submitted. The bill does not enact new laws but creates a structured process to identify solutions for veterans' needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the period municipalities can hold inactive liquor licenses (for bars/restaurants) reserved for smart growth development projects. It allows municipalities in urban enterprise zones or Planning Area 1 districts to maintain these licenses inactive for up to five additional years beyond the current five-year limit, totaling ten years. If a license remains inactive five years after this bill takes effect, municipalities may request further approval from the Director of Alcoholic Beverage Control to keep it inactive. The change directly affects New Jersey municipalities holding such licenses, providing more flexibility for future development projects in designated smart growth areas.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires automatic fire sprinkler systems in all new townhouses built in New Jersey. It applies to newly constructed townhouses (defined as not previously occupied, with permits issued after the bill's effective date, for up to two households in attached units). The key mechanism mandates that construction permits cannot be approved without sprinkler system provisions, and directs the state to update building codes to require separate shut-off valves for sprinklers and domestic water. The requirements take effect seven months after the bill is enacted, affecting future developments but not existing buildings.

Maddy summaryThis bill excludes profits from selling certain types of real estate from New Jersey's corporation business tax and gross income tax. It applies to business taxpayers who purchased investment property (not occupied by them) during a three-year window starting when the bill becomes law, and held it for over two years. The exclusion does not cover vacant land or unimproved property, but includes land in active subdivisions marketed for sale. The policy aims to incentivize real estate investment by reducing tax on long-term sales of qualifying properties.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 5G Network and Development Task Force within New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs. The task force, composed of state officials and appointed members (including municipal representatives and two public appointees), will study how current state building and development regulations impact 5G network expansion. Within one year of the bill's effective date, it must recommend specific statutory changes to ensure future construction accommodates 5G infrastructure without disruption. The task force expires after submitting its final report to the Governor and Legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey school districts to establish online reporting procedures for harassment, intimidation, and bullying incidents. Beginning 120 days after enactment, school district policies must include an online reporting form accessible through the district's website. The bill mandates that districts prominently display a link to the reporting form on their website homepages and distribute it annually to parents and guardians. This amendment to the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act builds on existing requirements by adding a digital reporting mechanism to the existing policy framework.

Maddy summaryACR 97 is a concurrent resolution urging the Governor to create a plan for applying to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' State Home Construction Grant Program. This program provides federal grants covering up to 65% of costs for constructing, renovating, or repairing state-operated veterans homes and care facilities. The resolution highlights that New Jersey’s three existing veterans homes serve only 948 residents - far below the needs of over 350,000 veterans in the state, with more than half aged 65+. It does not create new law but formally requests the Governor develop a strategy to access these federal funds for expanding veterans care.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes New Jersey to issue special license plates featuring the Ancient Order of Hibernians emblem and slogan. It requires a $50 one-time application fee and $10 annual renewal fee for these plates, with all fees deposited into a dedicated fund that annually appropriates money to the Ancient Order of Hibernians organization. The program cannot launch until the organization provides $25,000 to cover initial costs and submits 500 completed applications. The license plates are available only to New Jersey residents who choose to purchase them through the Motor Vehicle Commission.