Asm. Annette Quijano

Maddy summaryAJR 232 designates July of each year as "Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month" in New Jersey. This resolution aims to increase public awareness about uterine fibroids - a common noncancerous growth affecting many women - and their impact on health and quality of life. It specifically highlights that fibroids disproportionately affect women of color and often lead to delayed diagnosis (average 3.6 years) and significant symptoms like heavy bleeding and infertility. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation to encourage statewide recognition and support for research into better diagnosis and treatment options.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's A6001 prohibits state pension and annuity funds from investing in companies that collect or manipulate personal data for immigration status determination without a warrant or court order. The bill requires the State Investment Council to identify such companies using an independent data privacy firm and divest funds by January 1 of the second year after the law takes effect. Annual reports to the Governor and Legislature must detail divested investments and ongoing compliance. This policy directly affects New Jersey's public employee retirement funds and the financial relationships of companies involved in immigration-related data practices.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's AJR 235 designates November 13 of each year as "Day of Civility" to align with World Kindness Day. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging citizens and officials to observe the day through educational activities focused on respectful communication. It does not create new legal requirements or obligations but symbolically recognizes widespread public concern about incivility in society, as noted in referenced studies.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A6055) revises the composition of New Jersey's Fish and Game Council, which advises on fish and wildlife conservation. It replaces three of the six current sportsmen representatives (appointed by the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs) with three new members recommended by animal welfare organizations meeting specific criteria (nonprofits focused on animal protection, tax-exempt under IRS 501(c)(3)). The council will maintain its total of 11 members, including three farmer representatives, one Endangered Species Committee chair, and one land-use management expert. The change directly affects which organizations and individuals advise the council on conservation policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a New Jersey Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR 173) urging the U.S. President and Congress to pass the "Visible Identification Standards for Immigration-Based Law Enforcement Act of 2025" (the "VISIBLE Act"). The resolution does not create new law but requests federal action to require immigration enforcement officers (e.g., from CBP or ICE) to visibly display their full name, agency, and badge number during public immigration enforcement activities, while banning non-medical face coverings unless operationally necessary. It cites rising impersonation cases as a key reason for this transparency measure, which would also mandate disciplinary actions for non-compliance and annual reporting to Congress. The resolution is procedural and symbolic, not a binding law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires contractors and subcontractors working on public projects to submit payroll records to New Jersey's Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD). It applies to any business performing work for public bodies (like state/local governments or projects funded by public money), including construction, maintenance, or repair work. The key mechanism mandates that these contractors must register with DOLWD and provide payroll details to verify compliance with prevailing wage laws and apprenticeship program requirements. This affects all employers engaged in public work contracts, ensuring transparency in worker compensation and program participation.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A4577) requires all New Jersey state departments, agencies, and the Office of Information Technology (OIT) to submit annual reports detailing plans to improve digital services for the public and enhance remote work capabilities for employees. Departments must outline strategies like user research for cohesive online/mobile/in-person service experiences and upgrading hardware/software for remote work. The OIT must also provide annual reports with specific recommendations, including transitioning to cloud services, integrating data into a single portal, ensuring secure access, and moving remote work tools to web portals instead of Virtual Private Networks. The goal is to improve government efficiency and maintain operations during emergencies.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's S 3663 requires the Department of State to create a public "Reproductive Health Travel Advisory" for residents. The advisory will inform pregnant New Jersey residents about state laws restricting reproductive healthcare access in other U.S. states, using a color-coded system: Blue (full access), Yellow (restricted access), and Red (extreme restrictions risking health or legal consequences). The advisory must be published online and updated whenever other states change their reproductive healthcare laws. This bill directly affects pregnant New Jersey residents planning travel who may need emergency reproductive care.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the time teachers can be away from service while maintaining membership in New Jersey's Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF). It increases the standard discontinuance period from two to seven years, and extends the return-to-service window to 25 years for teachers who were laid off or voluntarily left with 10 or more years of service. Teachers returning within these extended timeframes will be re-enrolled in the TPAF at their previous tier with no additional contributions required. The changes apply to all current and future TPAF members who meet the specified conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey public school districts to include instruction about the history and contributions of Latino and Hispanic Americans in Social Studies and English Language Arts curricula for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. It mandates that school boards integrate this content as part of their existing implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The Commissioner of Education must provide sample lesson resources and activities to support schools, developed with input from the Commission on Latino and Hispanic Heritage. The law takes effect immediately for the first full school year after enactment.