Asm. Linda Carter

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Division of Taxation to audit out-of-state contractors who have state or private contracts. It directly affects contractors with principal offices outside New Jersey who provide goods or services to state agencies, requiring audits to verify: (1) reasonable allocation of administrative expenses, (2) sound internal financial controls, and (3) accuracy of annual financial reports. The Division must share audit results with the contracting agency and submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature, while also establishing a confidential hotline for reporting issues. The law aims to ensure these contractors can properly manage state-funded contracts.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally approves the merger of New Jersey City University (NJCU) with Kean University, requiring NJCU to cease operating as a separate institution and become an additional campus of Kean University. It directs Kean to assume NJCU's $150 million in long-term debt and $43 million in affiliated debt, addressing NJCU's $22 million structural deficit that triggered a state fiscal emergency. The merger, agreed upon in October 2025, aims to preserve NJCU's mission while expanding Kean's capacity to serve students in Hudson County and beyond. The bill was withdrawn after being enacted as P.L.2025, c.218.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3755) requires schools, colleges, municipalities, and recreational organizations to provide scheduled water breaks during sports events on artificial turf fields based on outdoor temperature. Water breaks must occur every 30 minutes at 80°F, every 20 minutes at 85°F, every 15 minutes at 90°F, and every 10 minutes at 95°F or higher. Events must be suspended if temperatures reach 100°F or above, unless moved indoors to a regulated environment. Violations result in written warnings for first offenses and $100 civil penalties for subsequent violations, enforced by the Department of Health.

Maddy summaryAJR 75 designates the last week of April each year as "Reentry Week" to raise public awareness about challenges formerly incarcerated individuals face, including finding housing, jobs, healthcare, and reconnecting with families. The resolution encourages state agencies, organizations, and the public to support reentry efforts through activities during this designated week. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic recognition of ongoing reentry support initiatives. This is a procedural resolution with no direct policy changes or new obligations.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2544) requires New Jersey's Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs to cover motorized wheelchairs for residents in nursing facilities under specific conditions. It directly affects Medicaid enrollees living in nursing facilities who need a motorized wheelchair, as long as their doctor prescribes it and their managed care organization approves it beforehand. The bill mandates that residents keep the wheelchair for as long as they need it, returning it to the state when no longer required. Nursing facilities must notify managed care organizations in writing when equipment is no longer in use. This policy change ensures consistent access to mobility equipment for eligible nursing home residents without adding new administrative burdens beyond existing prescription and authorization processes.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2311) modifies New Jersey's pretrial release procedures for defendants charged with firearm offenses. It allows courts to take up to seven additional days beyond the standard 48-hour deadline to consider release decisions when a prosecutor requests extra time for a firearms ballistic analysis. The provision directly affects individuals facing pretrial detention who are accused of crimes involving firearms, requiring courts to wait for this analysis before finalizing release conditions. The change ensures courts can review firearm evidence before deciding whether to release a defendant or detain them pending trial.

Maddy summaryThis proposed New Jersey bill prohibits the sale or distribution of nail polish and nail hardeners containing dibutyl phthalates, toluene, or formaldehyde. It directly affects nail product manufacturers, sellers, and retailers by requiring immediate recalls of affected products and mandating retailers to remove them from shelves within 48 hours. Sellers must return recalled items to distributors within 14 days, and distributors must dispose of them properly within 60 days. Violations would be treated as unlawful practices under the Consumer Fraud Act, potentially resulting in fines up to $20,000 per offense.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes the composition of New Jersey's Fish and Game Council by replacing three of the six sportsmen representatives with three animal welfare representatives. The council will now include three farmer representatives (recommended by the agricultural convention), three sportsmen representatives, three animal welfare representatives (recommended by approved animal welfare organizations), one member from the Endangered Species Advisory Committee, and one land-use expert. The total number of council members remains at 11, with no change to the council's responsibilities. The bill ensures animal welfare organizations gain direct representation on the council alongside other conservation stakeholders.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1166) requires the New Jersey State Police Superintendent to create a recovery leave policy for troopers who provide proof of pregnancy. It mandates at least eight weeks of continuous paid leave after childbirth, with full pay and benefits (not counted as sick leave or deducted from sick leave balances), and prohibits residency restrictions or integrity checks during this period. The policy must be posted on the State Police intranet, including required forms, FAQs, and contact information for inquiries. The bill was enacted into law (P.L.2025, c.259) and took effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A1698) allows eligible voters to register to vote on election day or during early voting at their assigned polling place or early voting site, provided they meet specific requirements. It directly affects voters who missed the standard 21-day registration deadline before an election. Key provisions require voters to provide valid ID (like a utility bill or photo ID), complete a provisional ballot affirmation statement confirming they haven't voted already, and submit the registration in person. The bill updates existing law to make same-day registration at polling locations a standard option, ensuring provisional ballots from eligible voters are counted if all requirements are met.