Asm. Sterley Stanley

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's bill A 3383, the "Architectural Paint Stewardship Act," requires paint producers (manufacturers selling interior/exterior architectural paint in 5-gallon containers or smaller) to create or join a paint stewardship program. The program must collect, reuse, recycle, or responsibly dispose of leftover paint from consumers (post-consumer paint), eliminating costs for local governments. Key mechanisms include producers funding the program through a fee added to paint prices, establishing statewide collection sites (ensuring 90% of residents are within 15 miles of a site), and prioritizing reuse/recycling per federal waste management guidelines. This directly affects paint producers and retailers, shifting disposal responsibility from municipalities to the industry.

Maddy summaryThis bill codifies and extends temporary authorization for out-of-state health care professionals and recent graduates to provide remote care in New Jersey. It specifically allows licensed practitioners (such as nurses, physicians, and counselors) from other states, as well as recent graduates with temporary licenses, to offer telemedicine services without full New Jersey licensure. Key provisions require these providers to operate under existing "provisional authorization" or "temporary graduate license" frameworks, maintain valid liability insurance, and comply with New Jersey’s regulatory standards. The bill formalizes current practice for remote health care delivery via telemedicine, ensuring consistent rules for out-of-state providers offering virtual patient care.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's State Board of Medical Examiners to ensure that the average time to process physician license applications (from the date all required documents are received) does not exceed 51 days. It directly affects physicians applying for medical licenses and the State Board of Medical Examiners, which must meet this processing target. The bill mandates the Board to annually report to the legislature on its progress toward meeting the 51-day goal. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases annual cigarette and tobacco tax revenue allocated to the New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research from $1 million to $10 million and creates a dedicated, non-lapsing Cancer Research Fund within the state treasury. The fund will be managed by the State Treasurer and used exclusively for grants and contracts supporting general cancer research and pediatric cancer research, with at least $5 million each year designated for each category. By establishing a revolving fund, the bill ensures that money and any earned interest remain available for future research projects rather than being transferred to the general budget each year.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes state funding for transportation services for preschool students in New Jersey. It amends existing education laws to require the state to calculate and report the average cost of providing transportation to preschoolers, which will be used to determine aid amounts for school districts. The funding formula adjusts transportation aid based on factors like student counts, distance traveled, and special needs, while also including preschool students who qualify for full-day preschool programs. School districts receiving this aid will see financial support specifically allocated to cover the costs of transporting preschool-aged children to and from school.

Maddy summaryThis bill mandates that New Jersey school districts offering elementary education must provide free, full-day preschool programs for three- and four-year-olds starting in the 2029-2030 school year. Districts that do not currently have such programs must submit a detailed implementation plan to the state by June 30, 2027, and may partner with neighboring districts to meet this requirement. The legislation also clarifies that these preschool programs must meet specific quality standards and outlines eligibility for state funding assistance for districts that establish them.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill prohibits automobile insurance companies from raising rates for drivers who are determined not to be at fault in car accidents. The law requires insurers to file their underwriting rules with state regulators for approval and prevents them from using a driver's involvement in a non-fault accident as a reason to increase premiums. Additionally, the bill mandates that insurers apply their rating rules uniformly across the state and establishes a schedule for assigning points to various driving violations and accidents.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 17-member Joint Blue Ribbon Task Force to study how climate change affects property insurance in New Jersey. The task force will include state officials, legislators, industry representatives, nonprofit advocates, and academics appointed by the Governor and Senate. Its main job is to examine issues like rising insurance costs, uninsurable areas due to flooding, and how climate risks impact housing and community stability. The group must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within one year of being fully formed. Once the report is delivered, the task force will end.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a pilot program to study how New Jersey school districts could combine existing high schools with local elementary and middle schools to form unified K-12 regional districts. It authorizes the State Department of Education to select three pilot sites across the state and provides $150,000 in funding to support feasibility studies and planning grants for participating districts. If the pilot shows success, the bill outlines a process requiring voter approval in each municipality before implementation, along with state financial incentives to help cover initial costs. The program includes a five-year implementation phase and an independent evaluation component to assess impacts on student achievement, finances, and community satisfaction.

Maddy summarySJR 84 designates March 10, 2026, as "South Plainfield Day" in New Jersey to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the borough's incorporation on March 10, 1926. The resolution is purely ceremonial, asking the Governor to issue a proclamation encouraging public observance and directing copies to South Plainfield officials. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any policies or residents beyond this symbolic recognition. The bill directly honors the borough's history and community, including its Revolutionary War connections and local landmarks like Hadley Field and MRP Steel. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect on government actions or regulations.