Asm. Sterley Stanley

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 (A475) expands eligibility for accidental disability retirement benefits and survivor benefits under New Jersey's Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS), State Police Retirement System (SPRS), and Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). It extends the filing deadline for accidental disability claims from 5 years to allow for delayed disability manifestations (e.g., from 9/11 exposure), and adds new qualifying health conditions like PTSD, respiratory illnesses, and cancer linked to work exposure. Public safety workers who participated in World Trade Center rescue/cleanup operations (or sustained injuries during those efforts) can now have disabilities presumed work-related without proving negligence, using alternate medical documentation if standard proof isn’t available. This directly affects first responders and public employees with qualifying conditions tied to their duties.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a statewide real-time database tracking available beds in homeless shelters across New Jersey. Homeless shelters (excluding domestic violence shelters) must update bed availability within one hour of changes, allowing shelter operators and referral services to quickly locate open beds for people needing emergency housing. Participation in the database becomes a condition for shelters to receive state funding from the Departments of Community Affairs and Human Services. The database aims to improve coordination between shelters to reduce wait times for individuals seeking immediate housing assistance.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A-3950) amends New Jersey law to allow crematories to operate at locations not situated on cemetery grounds or funeral home properties. It removes the current restriction requiring cremation facilities to be physically attached to a cemetery or funeral home, enabling standalone cremation companies to operate on their own leased or owned property. The key change modifies definitions in existing law (P.L.2003, c.261) to permit this new location flexibility while maintaining oversight by the New Jersey Cemetery and Crematory Board. This directly affects cremation businesses seeking to establish independent facilities outside traditional cemetery or funeral home settings.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands paid leave for New Jersey public employees who serve in military reserves or National Guard. Currently, state/local government workers in federal reserve units get up to 30 paid work days per year for active duty training, while National Guard members get up to 90 days for active duty. The bill adds required inactive duty training (like routine drills) to these qualifying activities under the same annual limits. Public employers, including school districts, will be reimbursed by the state for any increased costs from this change.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2322) updates New Jersey charter school rules to ensure fair enrollment, improve student transitions, and increase transparency. It requires charter schools to admit all students without discrimination using random selection (except for weighted lotteries to promote diversity), prohibits admission criteria beyond random selection, and mandates schools to make applications available in the seven most common non-English languages in their district. New requirements include appointing a student placement liaison to coordinate transitions for new and exiting students, conduct exit interviews for non-graduating students, and annually report exit reasons and placements to the state and school districts. These changes directly affect charter schools, students, and their home school districts by standardizing enrollment practices and tracking student movement.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey school districts to include environmental sustainability goals in their existing long-range facilities plans. Districts must update these plans every five years to incorporate sustainability measures, such as energy efficiency or waste reduction, alongside other planning elements like enrollment projections and safety standards. The requirement applies to all school districts, including those designated as "Abbott districts" under previous law. This amendment modifies an existing 2000 law (P.L.2000, c.72) by adding environmental sustainability as a mandatory component of the planning process, without specifying exact sustainability metrics.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Commission on Human Trafficking to create a report addressing human trafficking prevention ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be partially hosted in the state. The commission must evaluate existing laws, recommend expanded victim services and awareness campaigns, develop public awareness signs with trafficking hotlines, and coordinate with organizations to reduce trafficking risks. The report, due within 180 days of enactment, will include specific proposals such as additional hotlines, public service announcements for fans, and guidelines for law enforcement, while mandating businesses to display new trafficking prevention signs alongside existing ones.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1784) requires owners of certain public spaces - like theaters, libraries, medical waiting areas, banks, restaurants, and grocery checkout zones - to install induction loop listening systems during new construction or substantial renovations costing over $40,000. These systems wirelessly transmit sound to hearing aids and cochlear implants with telecoil features, reducing background noise for people with hearing loss. Owners must also display permanent signage indicating the system’s availability and submit biennial self-certifications confirming it remains functional. Exceptions apply if a building code agency determines installation would be impractical, based on the owner’s request during permit applications.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors John Sterling's 36-year career as the New York Yankees' radio play-by-play announcer, noting his retirement in April 2024 and current residence in Bergen County, New Jersey. It requests the Governor issue a proclamation celebrating his impact on baseball broadcasting, including calling over 5,400 Yankees games and popularizing signature phrases like "Theee Yankees win." The resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.