Asm. Annette Quijano

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a statewide online tracking system for state-issued permits, licenses, certifications, and form applications. The Office of Information Technology must develop a centralized system that assigns unique tracking numbers, allows real-time status updates by state departments, and stores specific details like application dates, processing departments, and expected completion times. State agencies (including departments, commissions, and boards) must determine which permits/licenses to include based on annual volume and processing time, then input data into the system. The system becomes the official state record, replacing fragmented tracking methods and improving transparency for agencies managing these applications.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes certified medication aides to administer medications to residents in New Jersey nursing homes, expanding their current scope of practice. It directly affects nursing homes struggling with staffing shortages and certified medication aides who would now be permitted to perform this role in nursing home settings (currently allowed in 38 states and other care facilities like assisted living residences). The key mechanism is amending existing law to explicitly include nursing homes under the certification framework for medication aides, addressing legislative findings that staffing challenges are severe in nursing homes post-pandemic. This change aims to alleviate staffing pressures by allowing medication aides to support resident care needs within existing certification standards.

Maddy summaryThe Climate Superfund Act (A 3735) holds fossil fuel companies liable for climate change damages by requiring them to pay compensatory payments into a state fund. Companies that extracted or refined fossil fuels during 1995-2026 and emitted over one billion metric tons of greenhouse gases must pay based on their proportional liability, with joint liability for companies in a "controlled group." Funds collected will be distributed to implement climate adaptation projects, such as flood protection, infrastructure upgrades, and health programs in overburdened communities. The Department of Environmental Protection will administer the Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program to manage payments and fund these projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires political candidates in New Jersey to use the official nominating petition forms provided by the Secretary of State, county clerk, or municipal clerk for both primary and general elections. It applies to all individuals seeking office who wish to gather voter signatures to appear on the ballot, ensuring they utilize the standardized documents available through these government offices. By mandating the use of these specific forms, the legislation aims to streamline the candidate qualification process and maintain consistency across different election types.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates June each year as "LGBTQIA+ Pride Month" in New Jersey to recognize members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and nonbinary communities. The legislation formally establishes this observance in state law and requests that the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to participate in related activities. The bill also includes a statement explaining the context for the legislation, noting recent federal actions that have paused certain diversity-related observances and removed inclusive language from government resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts drug manufacturers and distributors from New Jersey's pharmacy licensing requirements when distributing dialysate drugs and devices used for home dialysis treatment of end-stage renal disease patients. It directly affects dialysis manufacturers, distributors, and patients receiving home dialysis, allowing them to bypass standard pharmacy licensing rules under six specific conditions. Key provisions include requiring FDA approval, direct delivery only upon physician orders, original sealed packaging, and mandatory weekly quality checks by a consultant pharmacist. The law ensures these products are handled safely while streamlining access for patients needing home dialysis.

Maddy summaryAJR 139 designates September each year as "Deaf Awareness Month" and the last full week of September as "Deaf Awareness Week" in New Jersey. This resolution directly affects all New Jersey residents by establishing annual periods to increase public awareness about deaf culture, communication needs, and challenges faced by the estimated 850,000 residents with hearing loss in the state. The bill requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe these designations with appropriate activities. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to promote education about deaf issues, including sign language and accessibility barriers.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey public schools to prominently display a direct link to the subsidized school meals application on their official websites. It directly affects public schools by adding this website posting requirement to existing rules about meal applications. The key provision mandates that schools place the link in a visible location on their internet sites, making it easier for families to access the application. This change aims to improve accessibility to school meal programs without altering eligibility rules or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to complete specific training about the risks and safe management of electric vehicle (EV) fires. Firefighters must finish the training within 36 months of the law's effective date, while EMTs must complete it before initial certification or within 36 months if already certified. The training covers EV fire risks and safe response procedures, developed by the Division of Fire Safety (for firefighters) and the Commissioner of Health (for EMTs). It directly affects all current and future firefighters engaged in fire suppression/rescue and EMTs certified in basic life support. The law mandates implementation through new rules and regulations by the responsible agencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes it a fourth-degree crime to knowingly install or use electronic tracking devices or applications to monitor another person's location when doing so is intended to start or help commit an illegal act. It directly affects individuals who use GPS trackers, spyware, or similar technology to surveil others without permission, with exceptions for parents tracking minors, employers monitoring work-related vehicles, and situations involving consent or health safety concerns. The law requires written consent for tracking and automatically revokes that consent if a divorce or restraining order is filed, while also excluding government agencies from these restrictions.