Asm. Craig Coughlin

Co-sponsor A 3276

In committee · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Eliminates driver's license suspension for failure to pay parking tickets; requires registration suspension for more than five parking tickets.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates driver's license suspensions for unpaid parking tickets but requires vehicle registration suspension after five or more unpaid parking tickets or failure to appear for five parking violations. It mandates a 30-day notice period before registration suspension takes effect, allowing drivers time to resolve violations with the municipal court. The policy directly affects New Jersey drivers with multiple unresolved parking citations, aiming to prevent license loss while maintaining registration consequences for repeated nonpayment. The change applies to all municipal court cases involving parking fines, with provisions for payment plans or resolution before suspension.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEliminates license suspension for minor parking violations, reducing over-punishment and collateral consequences - aligns with criminal justice reform principles to prevent systemic inequities.90% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationBill modifies vehicle regulations for parking violations, strengthening enforcement via registration suspension while preventing driver's license loss, thereby protecting access to transportation.85% confidence

In committee Jan 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 1690

In committee · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Establishes "NJpass Program" to provide discounted fares to eligible organizations; establishes "GO NJ Transit Card Program" to develop transit cards that can be used to purchase any NJT service.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1690) creates two new NJ Transit programs. The "NJpass Program" provides discounted transit fares to eligible organizations like workforce training providers, schools, and government agencies when they purchase passes for their approved groups. The "GO NJ Transit Card Program" establishes a reloadable card for general use, allowing riders to pay for any NJ Transit service with non-expiring funds and featuring a fare-capping system to ensure the lowest possible cost. Both programs require NJ Transit to publish details online, report annually on effectiveness to the Governor and Legislature, and consider similar programs used by other states.

TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill establishes programs for discounted fares and a new payment system with fare-capping, directly expanding and improving public transit accessibility and affordability.95% confidence

In committee Jan 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary A 5208

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Extends provisions of P.L.2021, c.498 in certain circumstances.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor A 4177

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Extends duration of law requiring certain provider subsidy payments for child care services be based on enrollment.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 4496

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Revises various provisions of law governing construction of school facilities projects and operations of New Jersey Schools Development Authority; establishes "Charter School and Renaissance School Project Facilities Loan Program" in EDA.*

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary A 5462

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Revises law establishing Office of Food Security Advocate, and establishes certain conditions for use of monies appropriated to emergency food organizations.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary ACR 191

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Revises Joint Rules concerning prefiling, district offices, and information technology system.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AR 205

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Increases number of bills or resolutions that may be prefiled to 100 and permits withdrawal of certain bills and resolutions.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 530

Signed into law · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires certain school meal information be provided to public school students' parents and requires school districts to request that families apply for school meals under certain circumstances.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey public school districts to provide parents or guardians with written information about the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, along with an application form, at the start of each school year or during a student's initial enrollment. Districts must also obtain either a completed application or a signed card confirming parents declined participation, making at least one follow-up contact if neither is received. The bill mandates that all materials be provided in a language the parent understands and includes provisions for districts to assist families with applications. It applies to all schools not already participating in the Community Eligibility Provision, which automatically provides free meals to all students. The law aims to increase access to free/reduced-price school meals by simplifying the application process for families.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary A 5684

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Requires certain nonpublic schools to provide meals to all students under "Working Class Families Anti-Hunger Act"; authorizes limited expansion of income eligibility to qualify public and nonpublic school students for free lunch.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track