Asm. Joe Danielsen

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A455) allows municipalities to extend the 10-day interest-free grace period for property tax payments during specific emergencies. It directly affects property taxpayers who fall behind on payments during public health emergencies (declared by the Governor), natural disasters (like floods or hurricanes), or federal government shutdowns. The bill requires towns to notify all taxpayers about extended grace periods using methods like mail, email, or text, and to report these changes to the state within three business days. It clarifies that interest won’t accrue if payments are made by the new deadline, while maintaining the existing 8% interest rate cap on delinquent taxes.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how unused funds in inactive online gambling accounts are handled in New Jersey. After three years of inactivity, any remaining money in these accounts will be treated as unclaimed property under state law, rather than being split 50/50 between the casino and the casino control fund as current law requires. Casinos must attempt to contact account holders via mail, phone, or email before closing dormant accounts. This directly affects online gambling players with inactive accounts and casino licensees managing those accounts. The policy change aligns dormant gaming funds with standard unclaimed property procedures.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A2216) makes several changes to voting by mail procedures. It requires the Secretary of State to create informational posters promoting mail-in voting for display at polling places and include ballot status checking information with mail-in ballots. The bill mandates that county election boards count mail-in ballots received within 48 hours after polls close as valid, whether postmarked on election day or received via USPS within that timeframe. It also clarifies that all voted mail-in ballots, including those received after the 48-hour window, must be retained by county boards for two years, including their envelopes, and made available for voter inspection. These changes aim to increase mail-in voting accessibility and ensure proper handling of ballots.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey Assembly Resolution (AR 31) urges the U.S. President and Congress to restore federal net neutrality rules. It calls for reinstating regulations that prevent internet service providers (ISPs) from blocking, slowing, or prioritizing content - ensuring all online traffic is treated equally. The resolution specifically references the 2015 FCC rules (repealed in 2017) and suggests Congress could use the Congressional Review Act or pass new legislation to codify these protections. The resolution does not create new law but formally requests federal action to maintain an open internet, directly affecting ISPs and all internet users nationwide.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires for-profit veterinary facilities in New Jersey to obtain a signed consent form from pet owners or individuals bringing animals for care if the facility does not provide supervision for pets overnight by someone physically present on-site. The consent form must include specific information about the facility's recorded injury rates (both fatal and non-fatal) related to unsupervised overnight stays. Veterinarians who fail to secure this signed form cannot charge for veterinary services related to injuries occurring during unsupervised overnight care and would be strictly liable for any harm or death to the animal. The bill applies directly to pet owners and for-profit veterinary facilities that board animals overnight without on-premises supervision.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Treasury to review and approve a blockchain-based digital payment platform designed for legal, licensed businesses that lack access to traditional banking and operate primarily in cash. The platform would enable these businesses to process cashless transactions, convert virtual currency to U.S. dollars at a 1:1 ratio, and record all transactions on a secure blockchain ledger. It mandates state approval for business access, includes features for managing expenses, paying sales tax to municipalities, and meeting regulatory compliance. The bill aims to integrate cash-reliant businesses into digital commerce while ensuring security and auditability.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires electronic voting system vendors to disclose any 5% or greater ownership interests in the company, its subsidiaries, or parent company to the New Jersey Secretary of State before their systems can be approved for election use. Vendors must also report any future ownership changes exceeding a 5% threshold. The law aims to increase transparency around voting system ownership, following similar measures in Maryland and North Carolina to address election security concerns.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires governing boards of New Jersey's state colleges, universities, and county colleges to include two employee members who are selected from labor union recommendations. These employee members, appointed by the Governor for two-year terms (with initial terms staggered), have full voting rights but cannot participate in decisions about staff employment or working conditions. The bill amends current law to remove a prohibition preventing college employees from serving on these boards. It directly affects all public college and university employees represented by labor organizations in New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires pharmacies to document and explain why they cannot fill certain prescriptions. Specifically, if a pharmacy determines a prescription is unlawful, it must cite the violating law, briefly explain the reason, record it in the patient's profile, and share this information with both the patient and their prescribing doctor within 72 hours. The law applies directly to pharmacies and affects patients whose prescriptions are not filled, ensuring transparency without allowing pharmacies to override doctors' authority or create stricter internal rules. It does not change which prescriptions are legally fillable but mandates clear documentation for non-filling decisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Attorney General to create and maintain multilingual (in the five most common languages) online and printed materials listing banned weapons, accessories, modifications, and related items. It mandates that real estate licensees include the Attorney General's website link in all property contracts and leases, the Motor Vehicle Commission must link to these materials on its website for applicants, and colleges must provide the link to enrolled students. The materials would detail specific prohibited items like modified barrels, magazines, scopes, and certain ammunition. This applies directly to new residents, drivers, and students through these mandatory informational channels. The bill focuses on notification, not changing existing weapon laws.