Asm. Mitchelle Drulis

Maddy summaryThis bill provides tax credits to New Jersey-based small businesses during their first three years of profitability. Qualified businesses (those registered in NJ, with no more than 50 employees in their first year, and under $100,000 net income) receive credits equal to 75% of their tax liability in the first year, 50% in the second year, and 25% in the third year. Businesses must obtain pre-approval from the Division of Taxation before applying for these credits, and the credits can only be used to offset tax liability for the specific year they apply to. The bill aims to reduce tax burdens during critical early years of business operation to support growth.

Maddy summaryThe "Department of Commerce and Innovation Act" (A938) would establish a new Department of Commerce and Innovation as a principal department within New Jersey's Executive Branch, centralizing economic development efforts that have become fragmented since the 1998 abolition of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development. The bill transfers existing entities including the Business Action Center, New Jersey Economic Development Authority, and New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology to the new department, along with their functions and duties. It appropriates $1 million for implementation and creates a Commissioner position to lead the department, appointed by the Governor with Senate approval. This would streamline business assistance programs and create a centralized point of contact for businesses to navigate state economic development resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Office of Statewide Mobility Manager within New Jersey's Department of Transportation to provide transportation assistance and trip-planning guidance specifically for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual and developmental disabilities, along with their families, caregivers, and service providers. The office must ensure uniform access to transportation information across all New Jersey residents, coordinate with counties to connect people with existing transit services, and stay informed on public/private transportation laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act. It will identify feasible transportation alternatives and help secure services for eligible individuals statewide. The office takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow New Jersey taxpayers to exclude certain retirement plan contributions from their state gross income tax. It applies to contributions made to 401(k) plans, traditional IRAs, qualified pension plans, government deferred compensation plans (457 plans), and the federal Thrift Savings Fund. These contributions would be taxed upon withdrawal rather than at the time of contribution, effectively reducing taxable income for eligible taxpayers in the year they make contributions. The change would apply to contributions made in taxable years beginning January 1 following the bill's enactment.

Maddy summary"Madalyn's Law" requires New Jersey school districts to teach students in grades 4-12 about toxic shock syndrome (TSS) as part of health education, including causes, symptoms, and risk reduction. It also mandates that public restrooms with two or more toilets (excluding elementary schools' lower grades) display signs about TSS warning signs, causes, and dangers, placed near tampon dispensers or in prominent locations. Owners of affected facilities face $100 penalties per violation for non-compliance. The state Department of Health must create signage standards and provide public informational materials about TSS online. The law applies to all school districts and public restrooms meeting the specified criteria.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1111) requires commercial trucks over 26,000 pounds gross weight to have GPS systems that provide real-time alerts about low-clearance bridges and weight restrictions, plus route directions adjusted for the vehicle's specific height and weight. It directly affects most commercial freight haulers operating in New Jersey, excluding government vehicles, school buses, and religious/charitable transportation. The GPS must display infrastructure warnings and dynamically reroute based on the truck's size when entered by the driver. The Motor Vehicle Commission will create implementation rules, with the law taking effect 180 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThe New Jersey Safe Storage of Firearms Act requires legal firearm owners to store unloaded firearms in a locked container with ammunition stored separately when not in use, applying to most owners except active law enforcement officers (when minors are present), temporary transfers, and firearms on display for sale. Retail dealers must provide written warnings and post signs about safe storage requirements to customers. The bill appropriates $500,000 for a public awareness campaign about safe storage risks and requires the Attorney General to collect data on implementation and submit annual reports to the Legislature. This replaces previous laws specifically addressing minors' access to firearms with broader safe storage requirements for all firearm owners.

Maddy summaryACR 58 proposes a constitutional amendment to increase New Jersey's veterans' property tax deduction from $250 to $2,500 over four years. It would raise the annual deduction to $1,000 in 2024, $1,500 in 2025, $2,000 in 2026, and $2,500 starting in 2027, with the amount remaining at $2,500 annually thereafter. This change directly affects honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses, who qualify for the deduction on real and personal property taxes. The amendment requires voter approval after legislative passage to take effect.

Maddy summaryACR 67 is a New Jersey legislative resolution that formally condemns all forms of anti-Semitism and rejects efforts to justify anti-Jewish hatred. It references rising anti-Semitic incidents, including the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue attack and New Jersey’s ranking as third-highest in the U.S. for such incidents that year. The resolution urges vigilance against hate crimes, supports Holocaust education, and calls for state leaders to join national efforts against anti-Semitism. As a symbolic measure, it has no binding legal effect but expresses the state legislature’s position on the issue.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "State House Flag Program," allowing New Jersey legislators to request that a New Jersey State flag be flown over the State House to honor an individual, group, or organization. For each request, the State Capitol Joint Management Commission’s Building Management office will provide a certificate detailing the date and recipient, then mail the flag and certificate to the honoree. The program is funded through a one-time appropriation from the General Fund, with the Director of Public Information required to publicize the program to the Legislature and public.