Asm. Sterley Stanley

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all nursing home and assisted living administrators in New Jersey to complete approved infection control training before obtaining or renewing their licenses or certifications. It mandates training covering specific topics including hand hygiene, proper use of personal protective equipment, disease surveillance, environmental cleanliness, cohorting, and safe admissions. Applicants must submit documentation of training completion to the Department of Health, and license/certification renewal will require continuing education on infection control concepts. The Department of Health will determine the required curriculum in consultation with relevant boards.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A561) allows New Jersey public school students to have up to five excused absences per school year for mental or behavioral health needs. These absences will not count toward chronic absenteeism (defined as missing 10% of school days) or affect perfect attendance records. Schools must provide opportunities for students to make up missed work and may require non-medical documentation to verify the need. After two such absences, schools may refer students to support staff.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey school districts to include an environmental sustainability plan within their existing long-range facilities plans. The plan must detail specific actions like improving energy efficiency (reducing emissions, using renewable energy), committing to sustainable procurement of school supplies and electronics, and creating a strategy to transition school bus fleets to electric vehicles. School districts must incorporate this plan into their facilities plans by the end of the first full school year after the bill takes effect and make it publicly accessible online. Districts must also annually report on progress toward their sustainability goals.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's Assembly Bill A548 updates the state's data breach notification law by requiring businesses and public entities to notify New Jersey residents within five business days if their personal information (like names, account numbers, or passwords) is breached. This applies to any entity maintaining digital records containing such data, directly affecting residents whose information is compromised. The bill specifies notification methods (written, email, or website posts) and clarifies that delays are only allowed if law enforcement requests them to avoid hindering an investigation. It also mandates that entities document and retain proof if they determine misuse of the data is "not reasonably possible," requiring consultation with law enforcement before skipping notification.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a supplemental benefits program for New Jersey first responders who contracted COVID-19 while on duty and are already eligible for workers' compensation. It provides additional payments equal to 30% of weekly wages (up to $1,800 per week) to make up the difference between regular workers' compensation (70% of wages) and full wages, for up to 180 weeks while the responder is unable to work. The program is funded with a $20 million appropriation from the General Fund to the Second Injury Fund, with benefits retroactive to when the responder became unable to work due to COVID-19. The bill also creates an advisory council with 12 members to oversee the program and requires annual reports on claim numbers, benefit amounts, and costs. Benefits must be claimed within two years after the end of the public health emergency declared in 2020.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2186) requires ticket websites selling event tickets in New Jersey to publicly display three specific details about ticket availability: the total tickets available per venue, how many have been released so far, and how many have been sold. It directly affects online ticket sellers operating in New Jersey for events at venues like stadiums or theaters. The law mandates this information be shown on the website itself, not just in fine print. This aims to increase transparency for consumers purchasing tickets online.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey municipalities, public utilities, and the State to install or replace street lights with LED technology when new installations occur or bulbs burn out. It mandates that all such installations must meet minimum illuminance standards while prioritizing energy conservation, reduced glare, minimized light pollution, and preservation of natural night environments. Limited exemptions apply for temporary emergency use, safety concerns, historic properties, or federal conflicts. The law affects all public street lighting systems across the state, with public utilities allowed to recover costs through existing societal benefits charges.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2871) increases the annual property tax deduction for senior citizens (65+), persons with disabilities, and veterans in New Jersey from $250 to $500. It directly affects eligible homeowners in these categories by reducing their taxable property tax burden by an additional $250 per year. The change would take effect starting in 2024, but the bill requires voter approval of a constitutional amendment before implementation. The deduction amount remains capped at the actual tax bill amount if it falls below $500.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires electric vehicle (EV) charging stations receiving state incentives under New Jersey law to operate at least 95% of the time annually. It directly affects businesses or organizations installing EV charging equipment that seek state funding, such as through the 2019 law (P.L.2019, c.362). The Board of Public Utilities (BPU) must create a system to measure uptime, monitor compliance, and enforce this requirement. The bill does not change existing incentive programs but adds a new operational standard for stations receiving state support. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summary# New Jersey Climate Change Mitigation and Resilience Financing Program - Summary This bill establishes the Climate Change Mitigation and Resilience Financing Program within the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank (NJIB) to provide low-interest loans and financial assistance for climate-related projects. ## Key Elements: **Program Purpose:** - To finance climate change mitigation and resilience projects through the NJIB - Projects must eliminate, reduce, or sequester greenhouse gas emissions (mitigation) or protect against climate impacts (resilience) **Project Definitions:** - *Mitigation projects* include renewable energy (Class I/II), community solar, energy efficiency, zero-emission transportation, carbon capture, reforestation, and wetlands restoration - *Resilience projects* include flood protection, water storage systems, infrastructure redesign, and harmful algal bloom mitigation **Funding Mechanism:** - A non-bypassable, irrevocable charge on electric utility customers: - $0.0003 per kilowatt-hour initially - Decreases to $0.0002 when 50% of electricity comes from renewable sources - Decreases to $0.0001 when 75% of electricity comes from renewable sources - Phases out completely when 100% of electricity comes from renewable sources **Administration:** - NJIB will create a "State Climate Change Mitigation and Resilience Bank Fund" - NJIB will issue "New Jersey Climate Bonds" to finance the program - Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will develop: - Priority systems and ranking criteria - Annual project priority list - Project eligibility criteria **Project Prioritization:** DEP will prioritize projects that: 1. Protect human health, safety, environment, and critical infrastructure from climate impacts 2. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 3. Meet New Jersey's clean energy goals **Program Requirements:** - Annual submission of project priority lists to the Legislature - Legislative approval of annual appropriations - Reporting on financed projects, benefits, and economic impacts The bill creates a dedicated funding stream that directly links electricity consumers' payments to progress toward renewable energy targets, while financing projects to combat climate change impacts in New Jersey.